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Changing Your Cravings for "Bad" Foods
Giving in to food cravings doesn’t have to be unhealthy, if you learn how to substitute good foods for bad…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Third Trimester
The third semester of your pregnancy starts at 28 weeks and signals the last phase before giving birth.
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your…
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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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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.
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Cervical Dystonia
Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes your neck muscles to contract involuntarily. This can make your head lean…
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. This doesn’t mean you…
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human…
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of brain disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It can be mild or…
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Central Precocious Puberty
Central precocious puberty is the early onset of puberty. It can occur in children younger than 8 or 9 years…
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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It can spread to your lymph nodes and cause a blood infection…
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and…
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CBD Oil
CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is a chemical found in the Cannabis sativa plant. CBD oil does not make…
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Catch Up on Your Missed Vaccinations: Tips from Family Docs
Staying up to date on vaccines is one of the most important ways you can help protect yourself and those around you. But we know there are many factors that might keep you or your family member from getting vaccinated. Catching up on missed…
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Cat-Scratch Disease (Cat-Scratch Fever)
Cat-scratch disease is an infection you can get after a cat scratches, bites, or licks you. It is caused by…
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Cat and Dog Bites
Cat and dog bites are common injuries. A family pet or a stray animal could bite you. But you can…
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Cast Care
Having to wear a cast isn’t necessarily enjoyable — or comfortable. But taking proper care of your cast may mean…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder that occurs when the tissues in your wrist get swollen or inflamed and…
