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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do as a caregiver… They may not want to go places or see people anymore. Their outlook and quality of life can suffer. Path to improved health From the…
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Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant tumor that develops in the space between the back of the nose and upper… picture” of your nasopharynx so that your doctor can see the size of the tumor. Can nasopharyngeal cancer be prevented or avoided? Eating salt-preserved foods (like…
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Premature Birth
Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy… pregnancy Abusing drugs during pregnancy Beginning prenatal care late in the pregnancy Going through a stressful event during pregnancy Path to improved health Can premature birth be prevented? Some risk factors…
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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… If you’ve had an abnormal reaction to a food, see your doctor. They will examine your symptoms and ask about your health history. Your doctor…
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Pancreatic Cancer
factors. Those include: Exercising daily. Strive for 20 to 30 minutes per day. Quitting smoking Limiting alcohol Controlling your diabetes Losing weight Eating a healthful diet You should also talk to your doctor about any genetic risk factors you may have. Treatment Most pancreatic cancer…
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C. diff (Clostridium difficile) Infection
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines… problems, such as inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) or colorectal cancer. Weakened immune system. Prior C. diff infection. If you are in good health, you likely will not get a C. diff. infection How is C…
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is highly contagious and does not yet have an approved vaccine. Symptoms may include a cough, a fever, and… COVID-19, the first step is to get a test. Testing availability may differ depending on where you live. Check your local health department to see…
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Bloating
Bloating is when your stomach is filled with air or gas from what you eat, your lifestyle, or for medical… alone don’t help, consider taking a fiber supplement. Avoid chewing gum. Avoid using straws for drinking. Avoid talking a lot while eating. Reduce or avoid…
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into… What is acute bronchitis? Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. These are the airways that carry…
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Echinococcosis
Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection that is spread from animals to humans. The disease causes cysts and can be… What is echinococcosis? Echinococcosis is a type of infection caused by parasites. It occurs when you eat food or water that is contaminated with eggs…
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Talking With Your Child About Their Cancer
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it’s scary for both you and your child. Talking about it can help… Getting a cancer diagnosis for your child is terrifying. The fear you likely feel is not for yourself, but for your child. Will they live?…
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Kids and Bullying
Bullying, whether in person or online, is all too common in school-aged children. It’s important to know how to recognize… Bullying is aggressive, unwanted behavior from one school-aged child to another. Bullies use their power, such as popularity or physical strength, to repeatedly hurt others…
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Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects are birth defects affecting a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain… What are neural tube defects? Neural tube defects (NTDs) are birth defects. They affect a baby’s spine, spinal cord, or brain. Very early in pregnancy, cells from the developing fetus gather…
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Reflux/Acid Reflux (GERD)
Acid reflux occurs when acid from your stomach backs up into your throat. It can be caused by many factors… What is reflux? The medical name for this condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s sometimes called acid reflux or heartburn. Reflux occurs when…
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Senior Communities Tour Checklist
Moving into a senior community is a big step in your life. Making a checklist of everything you’re looking for… You’ve worked a lifetime to retire. Now, it’s time to focus on where you’ll live during those golden years. You still have many options, just…
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Proteinuria in Children
Proteinuria means there’s protein in urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much may signal… What is proteinuria in children? Proteinuria means there’s protein in your child’s urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much…
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Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral… What is meningitis? Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis. Viral meningitis…
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Colds and the Flu
Learn about the symptoms of and treatments for colds and the flu… What is a cold and what is the flu? A cold and the flu are viral infections. They both affect your respiratory system. This includes your throat, nose, airway and lungs. It…
