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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… with you when you see your doctor. It may mean you have miscarried. If that is the case, your doctor will provide additional care. If not all the tissue from the…
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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… ask them to press a certain number if they are okay. If they don’t answer, they’ll get 1 or more additional calls. If they still…
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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… if you’re under a lot of stress, you’re exercising more, or you’ve started or stopped using hormonal birth control. Additionally, irregular periods are common in…
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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… t use contraceptives, use condoms for birth control. Even if you can use contraceptives, these do not prevent STIs; use condoms in addition to other…
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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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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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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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Getting Fit Throughout Your Day
Get creative to find ways throughout your day to improve your fitness… We all lead busy lives. This can make it hard to find time to exercise. But you don’t need to carve out an hour of every day to get fit. There are plenty…
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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…
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Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians… What is vomiting and diarrhea? Vomiting (throwing up) and diarrhea (watery bowel movements) are common symptoms of gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is the inflammation and irritation of the stomach and…
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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… As a child, having a cast or splint on a broken arm or leg might seem cool. As an adult, it’s frustrating. Casts and splints…
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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… Calcium is a mineral in your body that is also found in many foods. Most of the calcium in your body is in your bones…
