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Depression in Children and Teens
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who… depressed may: Be anxious or have trouble focusing. Be angry and act out or lose their temper more. Have changes in appetite (eating more or…
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Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential to keeping your body healthy. It’s best to get these through your diet… the USDA, most Americans do not meet these guidelines. An average American’s diet scores 59 out of 100 on the Healthy Eating Index (HEI). A…
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Food Allergies
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines… happen. They may have pale skin (because of low blood pressure) or lose consciousness. They may also have chronic illnesses. Eczema (skin disorder) and asthma (respiratory disorder) are the…
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Indigestion (Dyspepsia)
Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion. You can get it on occasion, or… neck, or jaw Cold sweats Thick, black, or bloody stool What causes indigestion? A lot of factors can cause indigestion. These include: Eating certain foods, such as…
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
A peptic ulcer is a raw area in the stomach or near the top of the small intestine. The lining… and naproxen. In rare cases, the disease can be caused by cancerous and noncancerous tumors. A less common cause is a rare disorder called Zollinger-Ellison…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy… get pregnant, you may need to gain more. If you are overweight, you may need to gain less. What should I eat? Eating a balanced…
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Post-Traumatic Stress After a Traffic Accident
Learn about post-traumatic stress after a car accident and how your doctor can help you deal with it… Millions of traffic accidents occur in the United States every year. If you’ve been in an accident, you might have experienced many different feelings. These could…
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Sleep and Pregnancy
A good night’s sleep is even more important when you’re pregnant, but hard to come by. Follow these tips for… The amount of sleep you get while you’re pregnant not only affects you and your baby but could impact your labor and delivery as well…
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High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A small percentage of pregnant women in the U.S. have high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Some cases are mild;… What is high blood pressure during pregnancy? A small percentage of pregnant women in the U.S. have high blood pressure at some point during…
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your child… Finding a balance between school, activities, and play can mean the difference between a well-adjusted child and a stressed-out one. Finding this balance is…
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Ways to Manage Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you… You’ve probably heard of opioids. They’re powerful medicines that are prescribed to treat pain. However, extreme caution needs to be used if taking opioids…
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Dangers of Vaping
Vaping uses electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to simulate traditional cigarette smoking. E-cigarettes are battery-powered or chargeable smoking devices… 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 cigarettes or…
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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…
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Low Back Pain
Low back pain is common and has many causes, including injury, pregnancy, even poor posture… What is low back pain? Low back pain is a common problem for many people. Different things can cause it, including injuries and certain conditions. You can help prevent…
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Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a mental illness. It is also a form of child abuse. It affects caregivers,… What is Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSP) is a mental illness. It is also a form of child abuse. It…
