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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…
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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…
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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…
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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… 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…
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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…
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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…
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Probiotics
Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines… to experience more severe abdominal pain or have abnormal stools, contact your doctor immediately. Questions to ask your doctor Should I be adding probiotics to my diet? Can I get enough probiotics through…
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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…
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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…
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What to Know About Premature Birth
Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy… What Is a Premature Birth? Many expectant parents hope for a full-term, uneventful pregnancy. But 1 out of every 10 infants in the United States is born prematurely. And when…
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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…
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Chlamydia: Symptoms and Treatment
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms… Chlamydia Symptoms and Treatment What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and it often shows no symptoms. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that can…
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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…
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COVID-19
Our COVID-19 health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… COVID-19 Essential Information | Diagnosis | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources COVID-19: A Brief Overview COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) is an infectious disease caused…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
