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Alopecia Areata (AA)
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head… with alopecia areata and another immune system disease can raise your risk of having it. Other immune system diseases include type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid…
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Ulcers - Stomach Ulcer Symptoms
Ulcers are sores on the lining of your stomach or small intestine… getting multiple ulcers? What are the side effects of ulcer medicines? Are ulcers a sign of another health condition? Resources National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Symptoms & Causes of…
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Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s esophagus is a condition that affects your esophagus. It happens when acid from your stomach goes back up into… esophagus? What are the side effects of treatment? Are there lifestyle changes I can make to help ease my symptoms? If I have Barrett’s esophagus,…
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Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack
It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life… program. Check for diabetes.Diabetes is a disease that has to do with your blood sugar levels. You can have Type 1 diabetes if your body doesn’t produce any insulin. You can have…
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Sexuality in Older Adults
As you age, it doesn’t mean that you suddenly lose interest in sex. It’s common for people to remain sexually… your sexual health. As you grow older, your risk for health problems increases. Conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and…
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Lupus and Pregnancy
If you have lupus and are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, plan ahead for adequate medical care before, during… of preeclampsia may be at higher risk. People who have lupus and are pregnant are more likely to develop high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney…
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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, means your thyroid gland makes too much hormone. This can cause weight loss, tremors, and… Have a family history of thyroid disease Are younger than 40 or older than 60 Have certain problems, such as type 1 diabetes, pernicious anemia, or…
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Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects… Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born. For example, genetic screenings can determine your baby’s risk for certain birth defects. This includes…
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Heart Attack | Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
Patients who have had heart attacks benefit from medicine but know the risks and side effects… If you’ve had a heart attack, your doctor has probably prescribed medicines you’ll need to take for a long time. These medicines: Help improve blood flow to your heart Prevent…
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Caffeine and Kids
Caffeine is a stimulant that is defined as a drug because of how it impacts the body. Children can be… Many of the food and drink items that children and teens crave have caffeine in them. You can find it in soda, energy drinks, and…
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing multiple times while you sleep… What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder. People who have sleep apnea stop breathing for 10 to 30 seconds at a…
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Food and Activity Journal
Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life… Awareness is an important part of making lasting changes for healthy living. For some people, keeping a journal is a good way to be more mindful. You can keep…
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Halitosis
Halitosis is another name for bad breath. It can be caused by foods you eat or not taking proper care… What is halitosis? Halitosis is the term for bad breath. Bad breath can have many causes and could be a sign of an underlying…
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Hypercoagulation
Hypercoagulation is when your blood forms a clot when it shouldn’t. This clot can then travel through your body. This… What is hypercoagulation? When you get a cut, your body forms a thickened mass of blood tissue called a blood clot. This mass stops the bleeding…
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Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
Over the counter medicines can provide relief for nausea and vomiting, but there are a number of precautions to be… Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. Medicines that treat nausea and vomiting are called antiemetics. Several…
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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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Diet and Exercise for a Healthy Heart
Having a healthy heart is vital to your overall health. Two of the simplest yet most important ways to help… Your heart is the center of your cardiovascular system. It is involved in many of the daily functions that bring your body to life. Having…
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Changing Your Cravings for "Bad" Foods
Giving in to food cravings doesn’t have to be unhealthy, if you learn how to substitute good foods for bad… We’ve all had a food craving at one time or another. A food craving is an extreme desire for a certain food of type of…
