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OTC Medicines: Know Your Risks and Reduce Them
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can be purchased at the store without a doctor’s prescription, but care should still be taken to… of medicine. People who have the following conditions are also at a higher risk: Asthma Bleeding disorders Blood clotting disorders Breathing problems Diabetes Enlarged prostate glands Epilepsy…
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Reflux/Acid Reflux (GERD)
Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your throat. It can be caused by many factors… What are my alternatives to taking medication? How long to I have to stay on medication? Resources National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes…
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Sleep and Pregnancy: Tips for Better Rest
A good night’s sleep is even more important when you’re pregnant, but hard to come by. Follow these tips for… to bed. Things to consider Sleep is essential to health. Lack of sleep is associated with many chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression,…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying… can’t talk to my parents or teachers about my problems. Who can I talk to? Resources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Information for Parents…
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What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Exercise is important for maintaining your health. What you eat before and after your workout can have an impact on… health condition that would affect my ability to exercise? Am I taking any medication that would interfere with exercise? How does my diabetes affect what…
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type… and legs. You may have 1 or more patches as small as half an inch or as large as 12 inches in diameter. With the…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer… What is squamous cell carcinoma? Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer. It develops in the thin, flat cells that form the top layer of the skin. It is usually caused by…
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus… Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus. It consists of manually dilating, or opening, your cervix. A thin instrument called a curette is then inserted…
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…
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Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to… If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. Children don’t understand danger. And as they grow,…
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when… First aid is important for a number of situations that don’t require a trip to the hospital or emergency room. These situations include minor…
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Effects of Early Sun Exposure
There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible… There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible. But they penetrate skin and…
