American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Rape: What to do After Sexual Assault
Rape is any form of sexual activity that you don’t agree to. It can range from being touched to being…
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Preventing the Flu
The flu is a viral infection that can lead to serious diseases, such as pneumonia. That’s why it’s important to…
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is caused by a fungus. People whose immune systems are weak due to an HIV infection or…
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Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…
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Shoulder Pain: Causes and Treatment
Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…
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Safe Opioid Use and Disposal
It’s important to take opioids exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should also take care storing and disposing of…
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How to Cope with Stress
Stress can affect all of us in different ways. It is important to learn techniques for managing stress so that…
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Quitting Smoking in Addiction Recovery
Quitting smoking can be especially difficult for recovering alcoholics. There are a number of methods that your doctor can educate…
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How to Protect Yourself From Job-related Skin Problems
An overview of job-related skin conditions, their causes and symptoms, and what can be done to avoid and treat…
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Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs…
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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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Measles: Symptoms and Treatment
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also…
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).
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Texting and Driving
Texting while driving is illegal and can be deadly for you, your passengers, and others on the road.
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Early Pregnancy Loss
An early pregnancy loss is a miscarriage that occurs on its own in the first 20 weeks of the…
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Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy
Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…
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Teen Suicide
Teen suicide is when a teenager ends their own life. It can be impulsive or planned. However, not all suicide…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are the source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are not safe.
