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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus… and 12 should get the vaccine. It is most effective when the person is vaccinated before becoming sexually active. Teenagers and young adults can get the vaccine, too. It is approved for anyone between 9 years and 26…
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human… 65 years of age, you might be able to combine a Pap test with HPV testing every 5 years. If you are older than 65,…
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Changing Your Cravings for "Bad" Foods
Giving in to food cravings doesn’t have to be unhealthy, if you learn how to substitute good foods for bad… to Ask Your Doctor How often is it okay to give into unhealthy food cravings? Do food cravings change as we get older? Is it…
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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… problems, such as focusing on solutions. What is binge eating disorder? Eating disorders usually develop during the teenage years or in early adulthood. Binge eating disorder is an eating disorder…
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Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission
A child’s cancer remission is good news, but parents should remain vigilant while celebrating the condition status… for their age. Remember to limit screen time before bed and bedroom distractions so that your child gets quality sleep. Make sure older children understand that smoking, alcohol…
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings… What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer starts in the tissue of the colon or the rectum (the largest part of the intestine located near the anus)…
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Optimizing Your Gut Health: Tips, Myths, and the Gut-Brain Connection
Good gut health improves your physical health, mental well-being, and boosts your immunity against infection… You’ve likely had that “gut” feeling about an important decision in your life. But your gut can also alert you to something physical. Your gut is a short name for…
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OTC Medicines: Know Your Risks and Reduce Them
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can be purchased at the store without a doctor’s prescription, but care should still be taken to… Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy at the store. You don’t need a prescription from your doctor. They help you feel better by treating or…
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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…
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How to Get the Most From Your Medicine
Knowing how to use both prescription and over-the-counter medicines properly can be the difference between feeling better or feeling… Medicines can help you feel better. But if medicines are taken incorrectly, they can make you feel worse or do harm. To use prescription medicines…
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…
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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 is a disease caused by a coronavirus call SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses, which infect people and some animals, spread through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing,…
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Adult ADHD
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or… What is adult ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder represented by a group of behaviors. It used to be called attention deficit…
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Mastocytosis
Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of… What is mastocytosis? Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of mast cells in the body. Mast cells are part of the immune system, which helps…
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Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema and atopic dermatitis are rash-like skin conditions common in babies but can continue in adulthood… What is eczema and atopic dermatitis? Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is often…
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Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health
Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health… The teenage years are a time of transition from childhood into adulthood. Teens often have a strong desire to be independent. So, they may struggle with still being dependent on their parents. They…
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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 20. It usually begins… What is osteosarcoma? Osteosarcoma is a kind of bone cancer that most often affects children, teenagers, and young adults between the ages of 10 and…
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Effects of Sun Exposure
A small amount of sun exposure is good for us, but too much exposure to UV rays is harmful. It… Everyone who goes outside is exposed to the sun. It is important to know the effects of sun exposure. The American Academy of Family Physicians…
