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For Parents: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty
Puberty is the time in life when your child’s body becomes sexually mature. Your child will experience many changes in… testicle or penis size before age 9. Delayed puberty Sometimes, delayed puberty is caused by a medical reason. For example, malnutrition (not eating enough of…
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Your guide to food allergy management and prevention
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines… give your doctor as much history as possible about your allergic reaction Some things to note include: The symptoms you have after eating the food…
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Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes ulcers to form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract anywhere from… dairy products in your diet. It also may be necessary to limit or avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated beverages. In addition to eating well, you…
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Huntington's Disease | Symptoms and treatment
Huntington’s disease is a rare, progressive brain disorder. It gradually kills nerve cells in the brain, taking away physical and… activities of daily living. These could include cooking, cleaning, and everyday chores. As the disorder progresses, you may need help in dressing, eating, and toileting…
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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… people taking more than 1 type of medicine. People who have the following conditions are also at a higher risk: Asthma Bleeding disorders Blood clotting…
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors… arrange for you to see other mental health professionals such as a counselor or psychiatrist. Sometimes OCD can be confused with other disorders and your family doctor, with the other members…
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the different cells and platelets in your blood to give a doctor a picture… A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets (cells that help your blood…
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Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. It can cause changes in… What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that happens in people who have diabetes. This damage makes it hard…
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What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan
Trying to lose weight is a good thing, but there are several factors that can affect your efforts to drop… You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may need to lose weight to improve your health. Losing weight can reduce your…
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Calcium: What You Need to Know
Calcium keeps your bones and teeth healthy and strong. Your body can’t make its own calcium, so it’s important to… Calcium is a mineral in your body that is also found in many foods. Most of the calcium in your body is in your bones…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder… What is interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. People who have the condition have a bladder wall that is irritated and inflamed (sore and red). This inflammation can scar the bladder or…
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What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior
Take a positive approach to teach your child good behavior… There are many things that can cause a child to have temper tantrums, emotional outbursts, and general “bad” or unexpected behavior. These can include biological reasons, like being hungry or overtired. It can include…
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity… What is ADHD in children? ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity. Symptoms of…
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Dangers of Vaping
Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are often marketed as a safer alternative to… What is vaping? Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices. Some look like traditional…
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Nosebleeds
A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It most often occurs in only one nostril,… What are nosebleeds? A nosebleed is blood loss from the tissue that lines your nose. It can affect both nostrils, but most often occurs…
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Dysmenorrhea
What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often…
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Hypothermia
Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time and your… What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is a medical condition. It occurs when you are exposed to bitter cold for a long time. Normal body temperature…
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Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes pain or numbness in your buttocks, hip, or upper leg when the piriformis… What is piriformis syndrome? Your piriformis muscle runs from your lower spine to the top of your thigh bone. Piriformis syndrome occurs when this muscle…
