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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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STI Symptoms and Prevention
Learn about sexually transmitted infections and how you can prevent them… of any other sex-related products you own, such as lubricants and condoms. Some brands of these products may have nonoxynol-9 added to them. If you are unsure if your spermicide or any other product…
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When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat
Get creative and clever to help your toddler eat healthy… they eat 3 more bites, they can have dessert. This teaches them to make deals to get rewards for other things. In addition, making dessert a reward gives it higher value in the child’s mind…
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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… same time each year. If you have had sex with a new partner, it’s important to speak with your doctor about additional STI testing. Things…
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Preterm Labor and Birth: Signs of Preterm Labor
Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby… Understanding the Signs of Preterm Labor Every patient who is pregnant longs for a dream pregnancy—a 40-week, worry-free time where everything goes as planned. But some…
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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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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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Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs to get inflamed (irritated and…
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Diabetes in Kids - Signs and Causes
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two… What is diabetes in kids? Diabetes—in kids and adults—is a long-lasting (chronic) condition that affects how your body turns sugars known as glucose into energy…
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Migraines
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days… A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days. The pounding or pulsing pain usually begins in the forehead, the side…
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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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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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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on… We’ve all heard that runners need to carb-load before a big race. Eating carbohydrates (carbs) in the days leading up to a marathon is one…
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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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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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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…
