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Obesity
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to prevent many serious health problems.
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Vaccines
Getting vaccinated is critical to your health. Taking care of your own health also protects those around you.
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RSV
Our RSV health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.
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Cleanliness Guide for New Parents
The American Cleaning Institute and familydoctor.org share advice on how to prepare a clean, safe and healthy environment for…
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LDL Cholesterol
Nearly 70 percent of Hispanic adults have high cholesterol and live with an elevated risk of blood clots, stroke and…
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Type 2 Diabetes
If you or a loved one is at risk for type 2 diabetes, or has been diagnosed with this disease,…
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Immunizations
Vaccinations are safe, effective, and required for many activities including school. Maintaining a vaccine schedule will protect you from many…
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Childhood Vaccines: What They Are and Why Your Child Needs Them
Most schools and daycares require certain childhood vaccines, but they’re also good for your child’s health.
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Preventing Teen Suicide
“13 Reasons Why” has started an important conversation about teen suicide, why it happens, and how parents and communities can…
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Depression
Our depression health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.
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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Issues
LGBTQ+ teens and young adults are at a greater risk for poor mental health.
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Domestic Violence | What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is abuse by a caregiver, parent, spouse, intimate partner, or another member of your family.
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Depression in Children and Teens
Depression is a medical illness that can affect the mental and physical health of children and adolescents. They may have…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Here are some tips for…
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
Fetal alcohol syndrome is a group of problems occurring in a baby when the mother drinks alcohol while pregnant.
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Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…
