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Group B Strep Infection
Group B strep is a common kind of bacteria that can sicken newborns who are exposed to it during… Some pregnant women who have group B strep may develop an infection of the urinary tract (also called a UTI), placenta, amniotic fluid, or bloodstream. Older adults…
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Hirschsprung’s Disease
Hirschsprung disease is a rare birth defect that is caused by missing nerve cells in the intestine. It is treated… If your child has a large portion of the intestine removed, it will absorb less. Make sure your child gets plenty of fluids and salt…
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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… then want to confirm the diagnosis by doing an amniocentesis. For this test, your doctor will collect a sample of your amniotic fluid. Screenings and…
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Heart Attack
A heart attack is a cardiac event caused by one or several factors and can be mild or fatal… heart valves. Chest X-ray. This looks at the size and shape of your heart. It can show if there is any fluid in your lungs. Nuclear imaging…
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Measles
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also… With travel returning to pre-COVID levels and back-to-school season not far off, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging parents and…
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more… What is chronic cough? Coughing is necessary to clear your throat and airways. A chronic cough lasts for 8 weeks or more. It’s commonly caused by allergies, acid reflux (heartburn), some health conditions,…
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Monitoring Baby’s Heart Rate During Labor
Fetal heart rate monitoring keeps track of your baby’s heart rate. This helps your doctor detect problems that may develop… Your baby’s heart rate is usually monitored during labor. This is called fetal heart rate monitoring. It is done to keep track of your baby’s…
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Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children
Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the… Stool soiling (encopresis) happens in children who are toilet trained. It’s when they accidentally leak feces (poop) into their underwear. Constipation is one of many…
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How to Treat Common Household Injuries
Cuts, scrapes, and even burns are common household injuries. Most of the time, these injuries are minor and can be… Home, sweet home. There’s no place like it. You may feel your most comfortable when you’re at home, but be aware there are dangers…
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a condition that results from a digestive system infection… What is hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)? Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition involving red blood cells and your kidneys. HUS happens after you get an infection in your digestive system…
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Fever in Infants and Children
A baby or infant's first fever can be scary. Learn how to take your child’s temperature, how to bring down… What is fever in infants and children? A fever is a sign that your body is sick or has an infection. A fever helps…
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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…
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few… What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that begins in breast tissue. It usually shows up as a tumor. There are three types…
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Common Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks
Many newborn babies have skin conditions. Some are born with birthmarks. Some get rashes. Most are harmless and usually clear… Many newborn babies have skin conditions. Some are born with birthmarks. Some get rashes in their first few months of life. Most bumps and spots…
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Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones… What is hypopituitarism? Hypopituitarism is a disorder in which your body doesn’t make enough hormones from the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small, bean-shaped gland at the base of your brain. It plays a role…
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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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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Learn how to better protect yourself from COVID-19… COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which was identified in 2019. Coronaviruses mutate (change) into new and different variants. However, they remain infectious to people and some animals. The infection spreads through respiratory…
