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  • woman sitting on bench outside covering face with hands, surrounded by trees filled with anxiety

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder

    A general anxiety disorder is ongoing anxiety that isn’t related to a particular event or situation… also be related to: An unconscious memory A side effect of a medicine An illness You also could have symptoms if your thyroid gland is too active. Depression can…

  • Osteoporosis

    Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… Smoking or tobacco use Alcohol abuse Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa Hormonal imbalances. Examples include low estrogen or testosterone and high thyroid levels Long-term use of certain medicines. Examples include corticosteroids and…

  • A woman lying in bed stares at clock in the middle of the night. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where people have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common in older adults and women.

    Insomnia

    Insomnia is a sleep disorder that happens when you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. It’s more common… disorders: Heartburn, GERD Sleep disorders: Restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea Breathing disorders: Asthma or heart failure Other conditions: Such as overactive thyroid, stroke, or…

  • Portrait of a baby with Down syndrome. A mother picking up her son, the child is happy and flying up

    Caring for a Baby Who Has Down Syndrome

    Raising a child with Down syndrome takes a commitment to help them be their best… might include cataracts or other eye issues requiring glasses. Less likely health issues include: Intestinal blockage at birth requiring surgery Hip dislocation Thyroid disease Iron deficiency anemia Leukemia in infancy…

  • Depression

    Depression is a mood disorder that affects people of all ages and is different for everyone. A person who has… more at risk for having depression if you have a parent or sibling who has depression. A medical condition. Problems with your thyroid or nutrient deficiencies…

  • Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it needs.

    Thalassemia

    Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it… What is thalassemia? Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it needs. Hemoglobin is…

  • Sad-looking young woman with dysthymic disorder, or PDD, looks down while holding a mug.

    Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)

    Persistent depressive disorder is a mild or moderate depression that can last at least 2 years. It can be treated… What is dysthymic disorder or persistent depressive disorder (PDD)? Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is chronic depression that lasts a long time. A person’s moods are generally…

  • Close up of a man wearing a dress shirt with sweat stains in the armpit

    Hyperhidrosis

    Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating… What is hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. Everyone sweats when they’re hot, exercising, or feeling stress. But people who have hyperhidrosis sweat most of the time and sweat heavily without the usual triggers. Symptoms of hyperhidrosis If you have hyperhidrosis, you…

  • A collection of calcium-rich foods including cheese, milk and yogurt.

    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…

  • Blood Test: Lipid Panel

    A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. This test is important because cholesterol can… A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a soft, sticky substance found inside your body. Total cholesterol…

  • A baby girl wearing a medical helmet who has plagiocephaly smiling at the camera

    Plagiocephaly

    Plagiocephaly is a condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen… What is plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen. There are various levels of severity and can occur during pregnancy…

  • Person pushes hair back to reveal a bald spot. Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss. It’s a non-life-threatening disease of your immune system that affects the hair on your scalp.

    Alopecia Areata (AA)

    Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head… What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is a form of alopecia (hair loss). It’s a non-life-threatening disease of your immune system that affects the hair…

  • woman with stomach ache lying on sofa

    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…

  • A doctor holds a bag of blood while talking to patient getting a blood transfusion because of anemia symptoms.

    Anemia

    Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people… What is anemia? Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the United States. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is…

  • A female neurologist shows a male patient with multiple sclerosis symptoms something on a synthetic brain.

    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…

  • A woman measure her waist with measuring tape. Prescription weight loss medicines such as Ozempic can help you lose weight when diet and exercise alone are not working.

    Prescription Weight-loss Medicines

    Prescription weight loss medicines are given to you by your doctor to help you lose weight when diet and exercise… Prescription weight loss medicines can help people with obesity lose weight. They are usually prescribed by a doctor when diet and exercise alone are not…

  • A sad woman holds a teddy bear in an empty nursery. An early pregnancy loss is a miscarriage that occurs on its own during the first 20 weeks of the pregnancy.

    Early Pregnancy Loss

    An early pregnancy loss is a miscarriage that occurs on its own in the first 20 weeks of the… What is early pregnancy loss? An early pregnancy loss is known as a miscarriage. This represents any pregnancy that ends on its own in the…

  • sick man holding tissue looks at OTC decongestants in a pharmacy

    Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion

    Over-the-counter medicine is available to treat congestion (stuffy nose)… What are OTC decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that help relieve a congested (stuffy) nose. The congestion can be caused by a cold virus or by the flu, sinusitis, or allergies. Most decongestants come in pill…

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