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  • Milk and cheese on a table. Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other dairy).

    Lactose Intolerance

    Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other… are naturally high in calcium. These include leafy greens, oysters, sardines, canned salmon, shrimp, and broccoli. Choose orange juice and cereals with added calcium. Lactose…

  • Baby boy being given a bath by his mother in a blue plastic bath bathtub.

    Preparing for Parenthood: Bathing Your Newborn Baby

    Bringing your newborn baby home from the hospital can be a joyful time. But it can also be a time… them dry. You can use a small amount of hypoallergenic, fragrance-free moisturizing lotion to prevent dry skin. Things to consider In addition to cleaning your…

  • a tick sits on a leaf

    Babesiosis

    Babesiosis is a red blood cell infection caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. Most infections happen in the… ticks from your clothes. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Tuck your pant legs into your socks or boots for added protection. After you…

  • diagram showing interrupted airflow during sleep

    Sleep Apnea

    Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing multiple times while you sleep… a special mask over your nose (and sometimes mouth, too) while you are sleeping. The mask will keep your airway open by adding pressure to the…

  • A happy pregnant woman holds her pregnant belly. The third trimester of pregnancy starts at 28 weeks and signals the last phase before giving birth. Your body may experience physical changes.

    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… a yellowish liquid, called colostrum. If you breastfeed, this fluid will be your baby’s first food. Weight gain You’ll likely add pounds at the beginning of your…

  • Nurse providing care to elderly man at home in bed

    Palliative Care

    Palliative care is designed to improve the quality of care for a person who has a serious or life-threatening… another medicine to counter this common side effect. The person in pain may be worried about getting “hooked” on an opioid. However, addiction to pain medicine…

  • Herbal Health Products and Supplements

    Herbal products and supplements are intended to maintain health or treat health problems. However, they are not regulated by the… labels are accurate and truthful. The FDA requires the following information on labels: Name of the product or supplement. Name and the address of the…

  • A photo of creamy yogurt sprinkled with blueberries and cantaloupe

    Probiotics

    Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines… Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines. Probiotics are available in some foods and dietary supplements. Experts believe that these bacteria help you maintain a healthy digestive system…

  • A woman injecting insulin into her stomach at home

    Insulin Therapy

    All people who have type 1 diabetes and some who have type 2 diabetes must take insulin. It helps control… When you digest food, your body changes most of the food you eat into glucose (a form of sugar). Insulin allows this glucose to enter…

  • Person pushes hair back to reveal a bald spot. Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss. It’s a non-life-threatening disease of your immune system that affects the hair on your scalp.

    Alopecia Areata (AA)

    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head… What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a form of alopecia (hair loss). It’s a non-life-threatening disease of your immune system that affects the hair…

  • Mother with her premature baby

    Premature Birth

    Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy… Every woman dreams of an ideal pregnancy — a 40-week time where everything goes as planned. But 1 out of every 10 infants in the United States is born prematurely…

  • Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Parents Needs to Know

    Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. The vaccine prevents… Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. Pneumococcal disease causes health problems in children…

  • Close-up of a narrowed small blood vessel

    Small Vessel Disease

    Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease… What is small vessel disease? Small vessel disease is a condition that affects the tiny arteries in your heart. It is caused when these…

  • Senior mother and daughter making healthy breakfast together in kitchen.

    Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults

    Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it… As the U.S. population ages, malnourishment is a growing concern. Good nutrition is very important for all older adults. It is especially important for older adults who are ill or have been diagnosed…

  • A young caring mother kisses her sick daughter's head. Cold and flu season often begins in October as the weather outside starts to turn cold. It can last until May. Each year, it’s important to prepare and protect your family from these illnesses.

    Combat Cold and Flu Season

    Cold and flu season usually begins when the weather starts to cool. You can take steps to help protect your… Cold and flu season often begins in October as the weather outside starts to turn cold. It can last until May. Each year, it's…

  • Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever

    Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It shows up as repeated episodes of fever, headaches,… What is tick-borne relapsing fever? Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. The infection normally shows up as repeated episodes…

  • family of four wearing helmets and riding bicycles together

    Physical Activity: Creating a Family Plan

    You can make physical activity easier for everyone by making it an event for the whole family at the gym,… If your physical activity is tough to schedule, why not make it a family affair? You’ll be setting lifelong examples for your children. And you’ll…

  • eenage girl sipping from to-go coffee cup

    Caffeine and Kids

    Caffeine is a stimulant that is defined as a drug because of how it impacts the body. Children can be… Many of the food and drink items that children and teens crave have caffeine in them. You can find it in soda, energy drinks, and…