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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.
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Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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RSV in Adults Over 60
Older adults (above the age of 60) are at higher risk for severe RSV infection. This is especially true if…
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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level
If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can…
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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development.
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life.
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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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Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies
According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise. A…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Learn how to better protect yourself from COVID-19.
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Obesity
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to prevent many serious health problems.
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LDL Cholesterol
Nearly 70 percent of Hispanic adults have high cholesterol and live with an elevated risk of blood clots, stroke and…
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is…
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Long COVID: Symptoms and Treatment
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some,…
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Diabetes in Kids - Signs and Causes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two…
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.
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Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes ulcers to form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract anywhere from…
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Reye’s Syndrome
Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness common in children recovering from a virus and taking aspirin. It can…
