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Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones… doesn’t produce enough of one or more pituitary hormones. In these cases, your doctor may prescribe a hormone replacement medicine to add to your body’s hormone production. Hormone replacement medicines include: Corticosteroids(such…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red… fiber or dairy products in your diet. It also may be necessary to limit or avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages. In addition to eating…
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Dementia
Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but… or brain tumor, ask your doctor if there are lifestyle changes you can make. You’ll want to take precautions to avoid additional head trauma or…
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Mental Health Myths: Stop the Stigma
The stigma around mental health often prevents people from getting treatment they need. Dispelling some of the myths about mental… with them. Myth: You can’t prevent mental illness. Fact: You can’t always prevent getting mental health problems. But you can address risk factors you or your…
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs… mitigation system to vent the gas outside of your home. Avoid carcinogens. Carcinogens are things that cause cancer. Other common carcinogens (in addition to smoke, radon, and asbestos) that can cause lung cancer include diesel…
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Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?
Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor… Light amounts of vaginal bleeding early in your pregnancy can occur. In most cases, it’s not serious. It can happen in the first 20 weeks for different reasons. It can…
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Seasonal Elder Care/Checking on Seniors
Checking on seniors is an important part of their care. Learn steps you can take to make sure they stay… Checking on seniors is an important part of their care. Many seniors live in their homes, and many live alone. Usually these older adults can…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying… A person’s overall health is about much more than the absence of disease. It’s the state of physical, mental, and social well-being. Ultimately, it’s…
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Busting Period Myths
When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does… When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does it come? Can certain foods…
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque… What is coronary artery disease (CAD)? Coronary artery disease is also called CAD. It is the most common form of heart disease in the U.S. — and…
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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a term for a set of risk factors for heart disease including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and… What is metabolic syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is the term used to describe a set of risk factors for heart disease. These include high blood pressure,…
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Caring for a Relative Who Has Dementia
Caring for a loved one who has dementia is difficult. Learn how to best care for them while also taking… If your loved one is in the early stages of dementia, they may not require much care. This is a good time for you…
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CT Head Scan
A CT or CAT scan looks inside your head and neck. It can be used to diagnose many health problems… A CT (computed tomography) or CAT (computerized axial tomography) head scan looks inside your head and neck. CT and CAT scans are the same test…
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Mind/Body Connection: How Your Emotions Affect Your Health
People who have good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They cope well with stress and… Good emotional health starts with being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Learning healthy ways to cope with stress and problems is a…
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For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when eating… An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when it comes to eating. Three…
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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Learn about sexually transmitted infections and how you can prevent them… What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections you can get by having sex with someone who has an infection. These infections are usually passed from person to person…
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Pregnancy: Making Choices
Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices… Finding out you’re pregnant is a life-changing event. You find yourself faced with many new questions and situations you’ve never had to deal with before…
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Breastfeeding: Hints to Help You Get Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding benefits your baby. Breast milk contains nutrients and antibodies your baby needs. Breastfed babies are less likely to develop… Breastfeeding has many benefits for your baby. Breast milk is rich in nutrients. It has antibodies, which help protect your baby against infections. It also…
