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Coping with a Family Member’s Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction affects more than the person who is addicted. It ruins entire families… overdosed. If your loved one has overdosed, you simply spray it into one nostril of the person who has overdosed. If you acted early enough, it should reverse the overdose. Next,…
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Silent Heart Attacks
A silent heart attack is a heart attack without traditional symptoms. Nearly half of all heart attacks are silent heart… they happen with a silent heart attack, they are often mistaken for other things. These could include poor sleep or age-related aches and pains. Feeling…
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that causes problems when you eat foods with gluten, such as wheat, rye and… and bone or joint pain Irritability, anxiety, and depression Missed menstrual periods in women Osteoporosis (loss of calcium from the bones) and anemia Other common…
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Malaria
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is carried by one type of mosquito. Humans get… of malaria include: high fever (can often be 104° F and higher) chills shaking extreme sweating fatigue discomfort (called malaise) and body aches headache nausea, vomiting, and…
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure… when a health problem or medicine is causing your high blood pressure. Things that can cause secondary hypertension include: Kidney problems Sleep apnea Thyroid or…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to… way to balance all of the parts of your life. There are things you can do so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Accept help. If friends…
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Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer occurs in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common… precancerous cells. Dilation and curettage (D and C) takes about an hour. This is an outpatient procedure. It requires some form of anesthesia. The procedure…
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Grieving: Facing Illness, Death, and Other Losses
Grief is a normal response to a loss that is different for everyone and can include many symptoms… Grief is a person’s normal, healthy response to a loss. It describes the emotions you feel when you lose someone or something important to you. People grieve…
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can… Most healthy older adults aged 65 or older need 7-8 hours of sleep each night to feel rested and alert. But as you age,…
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Mental Health Diagnosis: What’s Next?
If you’ve received a mental health diagnosis, take comfort in knowing that treatment is available… Receiving a diagnosis of a mental health condition can be overwhelming. There are many things to consider. It’s important to take the diagnosis seriously and take action. Take comfort in…
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Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is used to treat muscle spasms and other conditions. It is injected into the affected… Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is a protein that stops muscle spasms. It is injected directly into the muscle. A spasm is when your muscle contracts or moves on its…
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Flu Myths
The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy… The flu, or influenza, is a viral infection. It occurs in your respiratory (breathing) area and affects your throat, lungs, and nose. There are a…
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Preparing for Parenthood: Diaper Changing
Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be… Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be overwhelming with the abundance of…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that causes extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months and interrupts daily… What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that causes you to become so fatigued (tired) you can’t perform normal…
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. It causes abnormal sacs of fluid (called cysts)… What is polycystic kidney disease? Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is an inherited disease that affects the kidneys. Inherited means it runs in families and is…
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E. coli Infection
E. coli are germs that are found on food and in the environment. When ingested, E. coli cause severe cramps… What is E. coli? E. coli is short for Escherichia coli—bacteria (germs) that are found on food and in the environment. E. coli cause severe cramps and diarrhea. These bacteria…
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Bug Bites
Most bug bites are harmless, but they do cause discomfort. In rare cases, certain bug bites can be deadly… Summer means bug bites. Most bug bites are not serious. The most common bug bites or stings come from bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Less common bug…
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Anal Fistulas
An anal fistula is an abnormal connection that forms between the anus and the skin outside of it. It usually… What is an anal fistula? An anal fistula is an abnormal tube-like connection that forms between the inside of the anus (at the anal gland) and the…
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