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  • A girl using her metered-does asthma inhaler

    How to Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler

    A metered dose inhaler is a prescription to treat respiratory problems.

  • Medical Review Panel

    This Medical Review Panel, consisting of American Academy of Family Physician members, reviews each article for accuracy.

  • RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

    Our RSV health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.

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  • Close-up of a person using a blood glucose meter to check their blood sugar levels, inserting a test strip while pricking their fingertip.

    Type 2 Diabetes

    If you or a loved one is at risk for type 2 diabetes, or has been diagnosed with this disease,…

  • Developing a Care Plan

    Everybody has a health history. It’s important to record this history all in one place. This is done with complete…

  • a senior holding hands with a caregiver

    Information for Caregivers

    If you’re a caregiver to a loved one, it can take a lot out of you, both physically and…

  • A woman suffering from dementia holds hands with a loved one

    Caring for a Relative Who Has Dementia

    Caring for a loved one who has dementia is difficult. Learn how to best care for them while also taking…

  • a female caregiver puts her arm around an elderly woman as they walk outside

    Caregiving: Care for Yourself While Caring for Others

    Caregivers provide care for people with chronic medical conditions. It can be challenging, and they often experience stress and get…

  • A young woman with blond hair holding a red heart

    Caregiver Health and Wellness

    Caregivers are at increased risk for a number of health problems. Learn about these conditions and what you can do…

  • Balancing Work and Caregiving

    Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,…

  • A woman with diabetes pricks her finger to test her insulin level. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly. It causes too much blood glucose (sugar) in the blood.

    Type 1 Diabetes

    Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly.

  • A 3-D illustration of hepatitis B virus in blood vessel with red blood cells

    Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by a virus. It is usually spread from person to person through…

  • 3d image of red first aid box against white background

    What do I need in my first aid kit?

    A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…

  • Female therapist working with young boy on floor

    Asperger's Syndrome

    Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior.

  • View of a man’s spinal column through the back of his shirt

    Spinal Cord Injury

    Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina…

  • Hand Massage to help pain in the finger joints.

    Scleroderma

    Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type…

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