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  • A child scratches her head with a look of discomfort on her face. Head lice are small wingless insects that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice bites may cause scratching, skin irritation or infection.

    Head Lice

    Head lice are small wingless insects that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice bites may cause constant scratching,… a cream, lotion, or shampoo to treat your head lice. Certain prescription medicines are also safer for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The products…

  • A doctor wearing protective gear while handling a blood sample

    Occupational Exposure to HIV: Advice for Health Care Workers

    HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. It is an infection that attacks your body’s immune system and can lead to… when and how? What were the results? Are you sexually active? What kind of relationship are you in? Are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Do you…

  • Health Insurance: Understanding What It Covers

    Health insurance plans differ in terms of what they cover. All plans offered by the federal marketplace, however, must cover… risk Tobacco use screening Tuberculosis screening for adults at increased risk For pregnant women or women who may become pregnant: Anemia screening Breastfeeding comprehensive support…

  • Emergency Contraception

    Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex… You should not use any emergency contraception if you know you are pregnant or are trying to get pregnant. Women who are breastfeeding should not use…

  • Natural Family Planning

    Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. It tracks when… be successful. You may need to use back-up contraceptives. NFP can be hard if you have abnormal menstrual cycles or are breastfeeding. Questions to ask…

  • Hope After a Life-Changing Diagnosis

    Dr. Michael Stefanowicz

    From diagnosis through ongoing treatment, I help my patients who have HIV live longer, healthier lives and avoid passing HIV… the year following her diagnosis, Anna got pregnant. Children born to mothers who have HIV can become infected during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. However, doctors…

  • Ovarian Cancer

    Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s… What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s…

  • Echinacea flowers next to a cup of tea made from them

    Echinacea: What Should I Know About It?

    Echinacea has been a popular herbal remedy for centuries. Today, it is often used to prevent or treat viruses that… Echinacea is a flowering plant that grows in the U.S. and Canada. It is also called coneflower. It is a member of the daisy family…

  • Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester

    The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and… The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes. Some of these changes may…

  • pregnant woman holding scale with other hand on her belly

    Obesity and Pregnancy

    Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to… A person is considered to have obesity when their body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher (without being pregnant). For people who become pregnant,…

  • Radiology technician helping position a young girl on the MRI bed

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging test used to see the organs, bones, and tissue inside your body… Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a scan that uses strong magnet and radio waves to see inside your body. It can see your organs, bones and…

  • Middle-aged man reads a medicine bottle label. Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other conditions.

    Methotrexate

    Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other… Methotrexate is a strong medicine used to treat several conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It works by slowing down…

  • woman with head down, holding baby pajamas

    Postpartum Depression (PPD)

    Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for… What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a mental health illness that affects women after giving birth. For some women, it is normal to feel…

  • Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)

    Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby… What is shaken baby syndrome (abusive head trauma)? Abusive head trauma is also called shaken baby syndrome. This is because it is most often…

  • Male Doctor Wearing Blue Gloves Holding Cotton Swab And DNA Test Tube to test for monkeypox

    Mpox (monkeypox)

    Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of… Mpox (monkeypox) began making the news following a surge in new cases in summer 2022. This outbreak includes reports of cases in several countries where…

  • Two mothers walk their babies in strollers through the park

    Postpartum Depression Action Plan

    A postpartum depression action plan is important if you are at risk of developing postpartum depression after your baby is… Postpartum depression is a mental health illness that affects women after giving birth. For some women, it is normal to feel the “baby blues” for a few…

  • Motion Sickness

    Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen… What is motion sickness? Motion sickness is a sick feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It can…

  • A women looks for supplies in the aisle of a pharmacy

    Getting the Most from Your OTC Medicine

    Over the counter medicines are available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to be safe when… OTC is short for “over-the-counter.” OTC drugs are medicines you can buy without a prescription from your doctor. You usually can find these medicines at…

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