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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…
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I’m Pregnant! What’s Safe to Eat?
as miscarriage or preterm labor. In pregnant women, listeriosis typically causes flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, fatigue, and muscle aches. I told Jennifer to contact my office right away if she had any of these symptoms. I explained that if we were…
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How to Choose a Family Doctor
A family doctor is trained in all areas of medicine to take care of your whole family. Choosing the right… you have recommendations, call their offices to get more information. Important questions to ask include: Are they taking new patients? Do they accept your insurance?…
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STI Symptoms and Prevention
Learn about sexually transmitted infections and how you can prevent them… colored stools, and yellow eyes and skin. Small blisters that turn into scabs on the genital area. Swollen glands, fever, and body aches. Unusual infections, unexplained fatigue, night sweats, and weight loss. Soft, flesh-colored…
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Growing Pains in Children
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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung
Unless you are allergic to the venom of bees, wasps, or hornets, you probably won’t need to see your family doctor if you get stung. A sting will be painful and annoying, but otherwise pretty harmless. Most of my patients only have mild…
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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… Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure. This pressure can come from the outside world, such as school, work, after-school activities, family, or…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your… What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (lasting) inflammatory disorder. It causes swelling and pain in the lining of your joints. It can affect…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
