American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease, but there are steps you can take to lower the…
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Grieving: Facing Illness, Death, and Other Losses
Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It is different for everyone and includes both emotional and…
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Cardioverter-Defibrillator: A Treatment for Arrhythmia
Cardioverter-Defibrillator is a medical implant device used to treat arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening.
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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people…
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Fetal Growth Restriction
Sometimes babies don’t grow at the normal rate before they are born. Taking care of your body and regular visits…
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High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a medical condition that can lead to stroke and heart disease.
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Breast Pain in Women
Breast pain in women can be caused by many factors, most of which are not serious health threats.
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Angina
Angina is a heart condition that causes chest pain or pressure.
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
If you’ve had a heart attack, your doctor has probably prescribed medicines you’ll need to take for a long time…
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Smokeless Tobacco: Tips on how to stop
Using smokeless tobacco is a harmful habit just like smoking. Learn about why you should quit, and discover tips to…
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Pain Control After Surgery: Pain Medicines
Pain medicine is available in many forms. Some medicines are given before surgery to prevent pain. Other types are given…
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few…
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Bell’s Palsy
Bell’s palsy is a condition that temporarily paralyzes the side of your face. It usually goes away on its own…
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Bartholin's Gland Cyst
Bartholin’s gland cyst is a swelling that can occur near the opening of a woman’s vagina. They can become infected,…
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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bacterial vaginosis is a mild infection in the vagina caused by an overgrowth of bacteria. Researchers do not completely understand…
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Hearing Problems in Children
Hearing loss in children can be caused by a number of factors. Recognizing the symptoms early increases the chances of…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal.
