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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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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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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red… What are some medicines used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and what are the possible side effects? Are my children at risk of inflammatory bowel…
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Exercise: How To Get Started
Most people should attempt to exercise at least 5 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes at a time… for building and maintaining muscle. These sorts of resistance exercises are essential for our health, and can decrease risk of heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis…
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by a virus. It is usually spread from person to person through… you don’t feel sick. “The most important thing to remember is that hepatitis B is a chronic medical condition (such as diabetes and high blood…
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Deciding When to See a Doctor
It can be hard to know when you should go to the doctor. There are no rules about when to… Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked that question at one time or another. Whether it’s a bad cold, a funny-looking…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs… What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is known as underactive thyroid. It occurs when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. It means you have low thyroid…
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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… What is scleroderma? Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder made up of a group of diseases. There are 2 types of scleroderma: localized and systemic…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation… 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…
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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…
