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Monitoring Baby’s Heart Rate During Labor
Fetal heart rate monitoring keeps track of your baby’s heart rate. This helps your doctor detect problems that may develop… baby is born sooner and with assistance for no reason. What kind of monitoring do I need? Auscultation is generally considered an acceptable form of…
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A (Hep A) is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. It isn’t typically as serious as hepatitis… to feel better. To help your liver heal, you should get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet and avoid alcohol and acetaminophen (one brand name: Tylenol)…
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Palliative Care
Palliative care is designed to improve the quality of care for a person who has a serious or life-threatening… consider People face the end of life in their own way. It’s normal to feel everything from disbelief and anger to acceptance. People may struggle with…
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Rape
Rape is any form of sexual activity that you don’t agree to. It can range from being touched to being… sexual problems you’re having, even if you don’t think they’re related to rape. Remember, rape is not normal or acceptable. Even if you grew up…
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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain… or avoided. Addison’s disease treatment Treating Addison's disease usually involves taking prescription hormones. This can include hydrocortisone, prednisone, or cortisone acetate. If your body is…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes burning, electric or shock-like pain in the face. It is caused by a… can limit the use of some medications. Your doctor might suggest you try a nerve block. This is an injection with an anesthetic. It can…
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Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?
Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor… you have a bleeding disorder? Women with bleeding disorders are at risk of complications during and after pregnancy. This includes iron-deficiency anemia, bleeding during pregnancy, and serious bleeding after delivery (postpartum…
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Otitis Media (with Effusion)
Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually… Overview What is otitis media with effusion? Otitis media is a generic term that refers to an inflammation of the middle ear. The middle ear is the space…
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Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
While many people who are overweight have a hard time losing weight, being underweight can cause health problems, too… Weight loss is a serious issue in the United States. Consumers constantly see advertisements and news reports on trendy diets, flashy products, and magic pills promising…
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Herniated Disc
A herniated disc happens when a disc in your spine weakens or ruptures, putting pressure on a nerve or the… What is a herniated disc? A herniated disc is a painful medical condition that occurs in your spine (backbone). Your spine is made up…
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Dangers of Vaping
Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices… What is vaping? Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices. Some look like traditional cigarettes or…
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Is Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship?
Teen dating violence is widespread. Experts predict that nearly one in three teenagers, both boys and girls, is a victim… We want all the best for our teenagers. A happy, healthy relationship with a supportive partner is on our wish list. But what if you…
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Infant CPR/Choking
Quick response is crucial when performing CPR on children or helping a child who is choking… CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an important technique to use in emergencies. CPR can save an infant’s life and prevent brain and organ damage. Anyone who has a baby or…
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Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than wanted. It can happen before or shortly after… What is premature ejaculation? Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than they or their partner would like. Premature ejaculation can happen before or…
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is… What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It happens when the smallest air passages in the lungs…
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
It is important to exercise no matter what age you are. A lifelong exercise program is the surest way to… We all know that exercise is good for us. But it does more than just improve our physical fitness. It also reduces our risk…
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Small Vessel Disease
Small vessel disease is a narrowing in the tiny arteries in your heart. It also is called coronary microvascular disease… What is small vessel disease? Small vessel disease is a condition that affects the tiny arteries in your heart. It is caused when these…
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Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results
Cervical cancer screening is important and has saved lives… Cervical cancer screening is an important part of preventing cancer or detecting it early. Two tests are used for screenings: the Pap test (or smear) and the HPV test. The Pap test checks for cell…
