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Head Lice
Head lice are small wingless insects that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice bites may cause constant scratching,…
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Hair Loss
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive…
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Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that happen when a baby’s lip or mouth don’t form correctly early…
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Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is redness and rash on a baby’s bottom or genital area. It is a very common rash. Normally,…
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
It is important to exercise no matter what age you are. A lifelong exercise program is the surest way to…
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Ultrasound During Pregnancy
A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…
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Spirituality and Health
Spirituality is the way you find meaning, hope, comfort, and inner peace in your life. Research shows a connection between…
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. It causes abnormal sacs of fluid (called cysts)…
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Pneumonia and Walking Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and…
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder is a behavior condition that affects children and teens. It causes a negative effect on the child’s…
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…
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Keloids (Raised Scars)
Keloids are a type of raised scar. They occur where the skin has healed after an injury and can grow…
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by a virus. It is usually spread from person to person through…
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Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
An advance directive is a legal document. It tells your doctor and family what kind of medical care you want…
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Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that can form in the gallbladder. Some people have them but don’t have symptoms. For others,…
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Preconception Carrier Screenings
Preconception carrier screenings are pre-pregnancy tests a woman can have to determine if she or her partner are carriers of…
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The Dangers of Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are the source of intense ultraviolet (UV) radiation. They are not safe.
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Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
Vertebroplasty treats compression spine fractures. In these fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects cement into the…
