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Occupational Respiratory Disease
Work can be a dangerous place if you are exposed to hazardous toxins. Certain substances put you at risk for… healthy weight. If you have trouble breathing when you exercise, you may need pulmonary rehabilitation. Occupational respiratory disease can lead to lung cancer and other…
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Tobacco Addiction
Smoking or chewing tobacco is very dangerous for your health, but there are many resources available to help you… ll handle that situation differently next time. Then start again. Tips to help you quit smoking. Things to Consider Smoking causes lung cancer and many other…
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Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health
About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health… together. Bipolar disorder shares some symptoms with depression. And depressive illnesses often occur with physical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. Your doctor…
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Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a form of liver disease caused by alcoholism, poor diet, or infection… protein you eat. If you have swelling or are retaining fluid, avoid salt or sodium. Your doctor may recommend screening for liver cancer. If left untreated, cirrhosis can…
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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… mg per day In addition, research shows that high intakes of calcium may provide health benefits in lowering the risk of colon cancer, preeclampsia (pregnancy…
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Flu Myths
The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy… The flu, or influenza, is a viral infection. It occurs in your respiratory (breathing) area and affects your throat, lungs, and nose. There are a…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red… What is inflammatory bowel disease? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually… What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly… What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone. It causes too much blood glucose…
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Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no… What is menopause? Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no longer become pregnant…
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Lupus
Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells and tissue… What is lupus? Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system. An immune system that is functioning well has antibodies that fight off viruses, bacteria, and…
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Pregnancy: Making Choices
Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices… Finding out you’re pregnant is a life-changing event. You find yourself faced with many new questions and situations you’ve never had to deal with before…
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Resources for Affordable Prescription Medicine
Medicines can be expensive, but there are several assistance programs that might help you to get the prescriptions you need… Medicine can be a very expensive part of your health care treatment. Your doctor may prescribe a medicine you can’t afford to pay for. Sometimes…
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Birth Control Options
Many women want to do what they can to prevent pregnancy. Birth control (also called contraception) can help. Many types… Deciding to have a baby can be an exciting time for a woman. However, for women of any age trying to prevent a pregnancy, birth…
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Nutrition: How to Make Healthier Food Choices
Making healthier food choices allows you to have more control of your weight and your cholesterol and helps to prevent… A healthy diet has a many benefits, including maintaining your desired weight. It also can lower your cholesterol and prevent certain health conditions. A healthy…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems… Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals. How do…
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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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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development… What is Down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes physical problems and intellectual disabilities. It is most often caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome number 21…
