American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Spinal Cord Injury
Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina…
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Sore Throat
A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or burning…
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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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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive services are important for everyone, especially for older adults. This is because your risk for health problems increases as…
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Postpartum Preeclampsia
Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…
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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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Hoarding
Hoarding is an anxiety disorder. A person with this disorder cannot get rid of things. It can interfere with a…
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Huntington's Disease
Huntington’s disease is a rare, progressive brain disorder. It gradually kills nerve cells in the brain, taking away physical and…
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Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral…
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Chronic Cough
A cough is chronic when it lasts for 8 weeks or more. A chronic cough can be a symptom of…
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Neighborhood Navigator
An interactive tool that connects you to community resources and programs in your neighborhood. With more than 40,000 social services…
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Meal Plans and How They Help
Eating healthy isn’t just about losing weight—it also helps to lower your risk for heart disease and other serious health…
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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medicine people can take before coming into contact with HIV that can prevent them from…
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…
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Blood Clots
Blood clots are differently sized clumps of blood that have formed inside your body. They can be harmful if they…
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Body Image (Children and Teens)
Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…
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Cancer: Medical Vocabulary
When you are diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. You have your feelings to deal with, plus a whole…
