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Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health
Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health… they are upset. Teach responsibility for your teen’s belongings and yours. Teach basic responsibility for household chores. Teach the importance of accepting limits. Don’t forget the importance of rules. Teens still need rules that…
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COVID-19 Tests
COVID-19 remains important in caring for yourself and protecting others… a few days. Find out more about COVID-19 testing. Health equity in COVID-19 testing Social determinants of health may influence access to testing. For example, travel time may limit access to, and use of, testing…
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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… healthy way. Resilience can be learned and strengthened with different strategies. These include having social support, keeping a positive view of yourself, accepting change, and…
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Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor… an OTC antiemetic medicine to help relieve nausea and vomiting (2 brand names: Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol), if necessary. For fever or body aches, he could take…
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Sever's Disease
Sever’s disease is a common heel injury that occurs in children. It is painful and caused by swelling of the… orthotics, arch supports, or heel cups. Your child should never go barefoot. If your child has severe heel pain, medicines such as acetaminophen (one brand…
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Mumps
Learn about mumps and how it can be prevented… work. If you or your child has mumps, you can relieve the discomfort: Place ice or heat packs on swollen cheeks. Take acetaminophen for pain. Take ibuprofen for pain and swelling. Never give aspirin to children…
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Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic… by inserting a needle into the abdomen. The needle then withdraws placenta tissue. Again, ultrasound is used to guide the needle. Local anesthesia is used for this…
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Complete Guide to Flu Vaccines
The best way to protect yourself from the seasonal flu is with the flu vaccine. Read our complete guide and… very mild. The most common side effects are: Soreness, redness and/or swelling where the shot was given Headache Fever Nausea Muscle aches and fatigue These…
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Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
An advance directive is a legal document. It tells your doctor and family what kind of medical care you want… What is an advance directive? An advance directive is a legal document. It tells your doctor and family what kind of medical care you want…
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Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities… Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities. These “weapons” are spread through air, water, or food…
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist… What is de Quervain’s tenosynovitis? De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist. It occurs when the 2 tendons around the base of your…
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Ingrown Toenails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin of… What is an ingrown toenail? An ingrown toenail occurs when the side or corner of the nail curls down and digs into the skin…
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins in your rectum or around your anus. They are very common, especially in people… What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen or inflamed veins in your rectum or around your anus. They are very common, especially in people who…
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Homosexuality: Facts for Teens
Sexuality and gender identity can be confusing for teens. There are a lot of terms to become familiar with to… What is sexuality? Sexuality refers to how you feel and act in terms of sex. There are some related terms that may be confusing…
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Hammer Toe
When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Over… What is hammer toe? When a person has hammer toe, the end of their toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. Over…
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Bladder Stones
Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. They… What are bladder stones? Bladder stones are small crystals that form in your urine. They are hard and become trapped in your bladder. Bladder…
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Fever in Infants and Children
A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down… What is fever in infants and children? A fever is a sign that your body is sick or has an infection. A fever helps…
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that often happens after an injury. It is believed to be… What is complex regional pain syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It can occur after an injury. It usually…
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