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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… The FDA advises people to be cautious of websites and stores selling products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure COVID-19. Additionally, do not take any…
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Calcium: What You Need to Know
Calcium keeps your bones and teeth healthy and strong. Your body can’t make its own calcium, so it’s important to… mg per day Pregnant and breastfeeding teens: 3,000 mg per day Pregnant and breastfeeding adults: 2,500 mg per day In addition, research shows that high…
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Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians… amount all at once. When the person stops vomiting, you may increase how much of the ORS you give each time and add clear broths or clear sodas. Remember,…
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Obesity
Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,… referrals. If lifestyle changes alone aren’t enough to help you meet your treatment goals, your doctor may talk to you about adding anti-obesity medicines. These…
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Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s… spread. Your surgeon will be able to help determine the staging during surgery to remove the tumor. You doctor also may order additional tests to…
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis… Arthritis is inflammation (swelling) of the joints. It causes pain and often limits movement of the affected joints. There are many kinds of arthritis…
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When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat
Get creative and clever to help your toddler eat healthy… When it comes to eating habits, toddlers can be hard to predict. Some days they may not eat much. Other days it may seem they’re eating all day long. They may want one food…
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Women’s Guide to Preventive Care
It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care. This means making it a priority to schedule… What is women’s preventive care? It’s important for women to take an active approach to health care, especially by the time they reach adulthood…
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Preterm Labor and Birth
Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby… Every patient who is pregnant longs for a dream pregnancy—a 40-week, worry-free time where everything goes as planned. But some women have complications. One common complication…
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Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no… What is menopause? Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no longer become pregnant…
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases… There has been confusion and misunderstandings about vaccines. But vaccinations are an important part of family and public health. Vaccines prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous,…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… What is interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. People who have the condition have a bladder wall that is irritated and inflamed (sore and red). This inflammation can scar the bladder or…
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Weight-loss Surgery
Weight-loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body absorbs… Weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so you aren't able to eat as much. This means that your body…
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Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself… Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being. After 9 months of waiting, you…
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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease caused by a buildup of plaque in your… What is coronary heart disease? Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is also called coronary artery disease (CAD)…
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Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes… What is prediabetes? Prediabetes means your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) levels are higher than normal. When your blood glucose levels reach a certain…
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Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health
About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health… Talking about mental illness can be hard. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health and mental illness. It can prevent people from getting…
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The Exercise Habit
Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body… Daily exercise is a good habit and important for a healthy mind and body. Forming healthy habits is easier said than done. Most people want to be healthy. We know the…
