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  • Baby boy taking first steps to mother sitting on floor

    Baby’s First Steps

    Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for… safer than slip-ons. Things to consider Safety is your first priority when your baby begins to walk. Your baby will have access to things they…

  • A young boy wearing a blue shirt holds leg in pain. Growing pains can make your child’s legs hurt and are common between the ages of 3 and 12. They are typically not serious.

    Growing Pains

    Growing pains can make your child’s legs hurt and are common between the ages of 3 and 12. They are… of the following: Massage the painful area. Stretch the muscles in the painful area. Give your child a pain reliever such as acetaminophen (one brand:…

  • A person stands on a scale. Our BMI calculator can help measure your weight relative to your height and functions as a rough estimate of body fat.

    BMI Calculator

    Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat. It’s based on your height and weight. It can tell you if you… consider An elevated BMI or diagnosis of obesity can also lead to other serious health conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis) that have…

  • Five small white bowls, each filled with a different sugar substitute, sitting on a white table

    Sugar Substitutes

    Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten foods and drinks. You may have heard them called “artificial… Acesulfame K Acesulfame K is a no-calorie sugar substitute that is 200 times sweeter than sugar. It's also known as acesulfame potassium or Ace-K. It's…

  • Sealed tablets packs and scattered pills on black surface

    How to Stop Steroid Medicines Safely

    Steroids work to reduce redness, swelling, and soreness and come in pill form, as inhalers or nasal sprays, and as… this time, you may have steroid withdrawal symptoms. These include feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or tired. You may have stomach pain and body aches. Contact your…

  • “Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung

    Dr. Meagan Vermeulen

    kept hurting, she could give him an OTC children’s pain medicine, such as ibuprofen (one brand name: Children’s Motrin) or acetaminophen (one brand name: Children’s Tylenol). I reminded Marie to read the label carefully and follow the dosage recommendations for Henry’s…

  • stressed teenager sitting against lockers in school

    Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?

    Being a teenager in today’s world is not easy. Stress can come from a variety of sources. But there are… regular basis. Make a list of the things that are causing your stress. Think about your friends, family, school, and other activities. Accept that you…

  • Close up of rheumatism / arthritis medical examination

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your… inflammation. These include aspirin (one brand name: Bayer), ibuprofen (one brand name: Advil), or naproxen (one brand name: Aleve). Medicines such as acetaminophen (one brand name:…

  • Milk and cheese on a table. Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other dairy).

    Lactose Intolerance

    Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other… What is lactose intolerance? Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body’s dislike of the sugar contained in milk. This…

  • A freezing cold man stands outside in the falling snow at night. Hypothermia occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your body temperature drops below 95°F.

    Hypothermia

    Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your… What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time. Normal body temperature…

  • young couple looking confused about their bills

    Understanding Your Medical Bills

    Knowing how to read your medical bills can help you to budget and to ensure that you’re paying the right… Understanding what your insurance covers and what you must pay for health care can be confusing. But it’s important to know what to expect financially…

  • Boy and girl holding hands

    Talking to Your Kids About Virginity

    Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well… Virginity is the state of not having had sex. A virgin is a person who has not yet had sex or chooses to abstain from…

  • Close-up of a woman’s hands holding a positive pregnancy test. Ending a pregnancy is called induced abortion. The decision can be made for therapeutic or elective reasons.

    Ending a Pregnancy

    Ending a pregnancy is called induced abortion. The decision is made for therapeutic or elective reasons… When a pregnant woman’s pregnancy ends on its own, this is called a miscarriage. It’s also known as a spontaneous abortion. When a woman chooses to end her pregnancy,…

  • close-up of a young man in jeans holding a baseball in his hand

    Mallet Finger

    Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip that prevents you from straightening it. It is common in sports, especially… What is mallet finger? Mallet finger is an injury to your fingertip. It is common in sports, especially baseball and basketball. Mallet finger usually…

  • A woman lying in bed stares at clock in the middle of the night. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common in older adults and women.

    Insomnia

    Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common… What is insomnia? Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Acute insomnia is short-term…

  • Doctor examines knee of teenage boy seated on examination bed. Osgood-Schlatter disease causes swelling and knee pain. It can be caused by pulled or overused muscles around one or both knees.

    Osgood-Schlatter Disease

    Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young children and athletes. It can affect… What is Osgood-Schlatter disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in growing children and athletes. Osgood-Schlatter is more common…

  • Pregnant woman with two ultrasound scans of twins resting on her belly

    Pregnancy with Multiples

    Pregnancy with multiples means more than one baby in your uterus at once. They carry a higher chance of gestational… Being pregnant with multiples means you will have two, three, or more babies in your uterus at once. Twins are the most common set of…

  • woman with a headache holds a hand to her head

    Headaches

    There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common… What are headaches? A headache is a pain that occurs in your head, upper neck or even your face. There are several different types of headaches. Migraines and tension…

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