American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly… 5 days a week over 6 to 8 weeks. Some people might find this time consuming. However, you don’t need any anesthesia for this kind…
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Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no… a low iron level. This is especially true if your bleeding is heavy, or you spot between periods. This can lead to anemia. Talk with your…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that… What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). Normally, antibodies produced by the…
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging test used to see the organs, bones, and tissue inside your body… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a scan that uses strong magnet and radio waves to see inside your body. It can see your organs, bones and…
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Hearing Evaluation in Children
Hearing evaluations are key in early diagnosis and intervention of childhood hearing loss. Early intervention will provide you with more… If your child is deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), the sooner they are diagnosed, the better. Early intervention will provide you with the most…
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Common Sports Injuries
Common sports injuries sideline many people each year, especially young athletes as they begin to compete at younger ages… If you play sports, you know the benefits of getting exercise while doing something you like. But sports may also be putting your body at…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems… Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals. How do…
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Cancer
Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin… What is cancer? Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. The body is made up of…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal… What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when part of the heart muscle is cut off from oxygen. If the oxygen isn’t restored soon, a…
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Tobacco Addiction
Smoking or chewing tobacco is very dangerous for your health, but there are many resources available to help you… It’s no secret that smoking or chewing tobacco is dangerous for your health. Many people try to quit and are successful. Still, many others try…
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Male Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the breast. Men can get breast cancer even though it… What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is a form of cancer that occurs in your breast(s). Men can get breast cancer, but it…
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through… What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed,…
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Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screenings are important to find and treat certain health issues that aren’t always visible at birth… Having a baby can be an exciting time. It also can be hectic and overwhelming. In particular, there is a lot going on in the first hours and…
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Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. It is caused when your body makes too many… What is multiple myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the tissue inside the bones where…
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Seasonal Elder Care/Checking on Seniors
Checking on seniors is an important part of their care. Learn steps you can take to make sure they stay… Checking on seniors is an important part of their care. Many seniors live in their homes, and many live alone. Usually these older adults can…
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How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling… People can fall at any age, but the consequences become more serious as we get older. Learning how to prevent falls in older adults is…
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Vision Loss
Vision loss is losing your ability to see well without vision correction tools, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. It… What is vision loss? Vision loss is losing your ability to see well without some sort of vision correction. Vision correction tools include eyeglasses, contact lenses,…
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What is a Total Contact Cast?
A total contact cast is used to treat ulcers (deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass… A total contact cast is a cast used to treat ulcers (serious, deep sores) on a person’s foot. It consists of a fiberglass or plaster…
