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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… is overweight. Before you can qualify for surgical weight loss, you must have health conditions related to your obesity. These include sleep apnea, heart disease,…
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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,… fat. 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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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… after exposure for symptoms to develop. Symptoms may include: Fever Cough Shortness of breath Chills Repeated shaking with chills Muscle pain or aches Headache Sore…
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperparathyroidism is a condition that causes you to have too much calcium in your bloodstream and not enough in your… early symptoms. Some people may have one or more of the following symptoms: Feeling weak or tired most of the time General aches and pains…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy… for preeclampsia, a type of high blood pressure during pregnancy). Blood tests check for blood cell count, blood type, low iron levels (anemia) and infectious…
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Herpes
Herpes is a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. There is no cure, but medicines can treat… What is herpes? Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. The most common viruses are: Herpes zoster:…
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Mpox (monkeypox)
Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of… Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of cases in several countries where…
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Gallbladder Removal: Laparoscopic Method
The gallbladder helps your body digest fat. If it gets inflamed, your doctor may want to remove it. Fortunately, we… The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ just under your liver. It stores bile, the digestive fluid the liver makes to digest fat. Sometimes the…
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Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. It’s important to know about medicines that might cause problems before you take… Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. Not all people who have asthma experience problems when taking these medicines. However, if you have asthma, it’s…
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Helping Your Child Achieve a Healthy Weight
Excessive weight gain or obesity in childhood can lead to serious health problems later in life. A healthy diet and… Children need a certain number of calories to grow and develop. But if a child takes in more calories than he or she uses, the…
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue… What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue. People who have fibromyalgia often have a heightened sensitivity to pain or experience chronic pain. This means it lasts…
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Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it… As the U.S. population ages, malnourishment is a growing concern. Good nutrition is very important for all older adults. It is especially important for older adults who are ill or have been diagnosed…
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Meal Plans and How They Help
Meal plans are a great resource for eating healthy at any age… Eating healthy foods is important to make sure your body gets the nutrients it needs every day. It is also important to stay within your daily calorie goal, whether that’s designed to…
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Flat Feet
Flat feet is a common condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. This condition can happen… What are flat feet? Flat feet is a common condition in which one or both feet don’t have normal arches. At first, all babies’…
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Social Determinants of Health
Genes and biology aren’t the only factors that influence our health. Our behaviors and our social and physical environments also… There are many factors that influence our health. These are called determinants of health. One kind of determinant of health is what is in our…
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Drug-Food Interactions
Certain foods can interfere with the medicines you take… A drug-food interaction occurs when your food and medicine interfere with one another. Interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. These include antacids, vitamins, and iron pills. Not all medicines are affected by food…
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic red blood cell disorder… What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic condition you have at birth. It runs in families and is more common in Blacks or African Americans. SCD refers to…
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Joint and Soft Tissue Injections
A joint or soft tissue injection is a shot in either a joint, like your knee, or a soft tissue… Joint and soft tissue injections are shots with a needle. They can be given in a joint, such as your knee, or a soft tissue…
