American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding.
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Healthy Weight
Achieving a healthy weight is different for everyone. You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may…
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A Family Doctor Responds to New Study on Vaccines and Aluminum
A new study released in late September shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum found in some childhood vaccinations and the development of persistent asthma in young children. A study like this may cause parents to have questions about routine vaccinations for their
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Insect-borne Diseases
Insect-borne diseases can come from mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. They include Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Lyme…
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Superfoods
Superfoods are whole, real foods that are not processed and are good for your brain health.
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your child…
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Taking Medicines Safely after Alcohol or Drug Abuse Recovery
Taking medicines after recovering from alcohol or drug addiction can have many pitfalls. There is advice you should follow to…
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How to Safely Take Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines prescribed to treat depression. You should work with your doctor to find the right one for…
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Homosexuality: Facts for Teens
Sexuality and gender identity can be confusing for teens. There are a lot of terms to become familiar with to…
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Getting the Most from Your OTC Medicine
Over the counter medicines are available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to be safe when…
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Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor
If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, these tips can improve communication with your doctor.
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a hip problem that occurs in children when the end of the thigh bone slips…
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. It can be caused by a number of…
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…
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Diverticular Disease
Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).
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Cancer
Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin…
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Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy in 1% to 3% of all pregnant women. It usually begins in the second…
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Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a stomach disorder in which stomach muscles don’t contract properly, leading to problems crushing food before digestion.
