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  • A new mother sitting down while holding her baby in her arms

    Circumcision

    Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually… in a healthy baby. However, it can be done within 10 days of birth. Circumcision is riskier and more complicated in infants older than 2…

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    Urinary Incontinence

    Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate… that are difficult to control. This can be embarrassing but talk to your doctor about it. It can be treated. Millions of adults in the United States…

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    Antihistamines

    Antihistamines help stop allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and sneezing. They are available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms… store. You can also get them through a prescription from your doctor. Antihistamines are generally considered safe for most people. This includes adults, children over the…

  • Sad-looking young woman with dysthymic disorder, or PDD, looks down while holding a mug.

    Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)

    Persistent depressive disorder is a mild or moderate depression that can last at least 2 years. It can be treated… can’t recall when they first became depressed. PDD is a common type of depression. It can begin in childhood or in adulthood. No one knows…

  • Hereditary Hemochromatosis

    Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disease in which your body has too much iron. This extra iron can damage your tissues… liver damage, arthritis, heart problems, and diabetes. There are four types of hereditary hemochromatosis: Type 1 and 4: Symptoms first appear in adulthood. Men start…

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    Talking to Your Kids About Virginity

    Making the choice to stay a virgin is a big commitment. It affects your physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well… start at a young age with basics about sexuality and respect for our bodies. Add details and advice as your children get older. Be sure…

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    Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments

    Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,… slow-growing cancer, your doctor may recommend observation as the first phase of treatment. This also might apply to men who are older or have severe…

  • Preschool boy plays on a tire swing, leaning back as far as he can. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli).

    Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)

    Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli)… What is sensory processing disorder? Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information (stimuli). Sensory information includes things you see, hear, smell,…

  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

    Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is a rare genetic disorder that affects your adrenal glands… What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia? Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) affects your adrenal glands. These glands sit atop your kidneys and produce different hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Both are essential for life…

  • Young girl looking at her reflection in the mirror

    Body Image (Children and Teens)

    Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body… Children’s opinions of their bodies form at a very young age. Research suggests that children as young as 3 years old can have body…

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    Sports and Exercise at Every Age

    Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and… We all know that exercise is good for us. But it does more than just improve our physical fitness. It also reduces our risk of…

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    Asperger's Syndrome

    Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior… What is Asperger’s syndrome? Asperger’s syndrome (also known as just Asperger’s) is a developmental disorder. It is one form of the autism spectrum disorder diagnosis (ASD). It causes impaired language and communication skills as…

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    Fragile X Syndrome

    What is Fragile X syndrome? Fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is most often passed on from a parent to a child at the time the child is conceived. The disorder causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. This means it affects a person…

  • Strabismus

    Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead,… What is strabismus? Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead, the…

  • Spina Bifida

    Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during… What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during development. This…

  • Preventive Services for Healthy Living

    A preventive service might be a test, an immunization or vaccine, or advice from your doctor. These services can detect… In addition to treating you when you are sick, your doctor can help you follow a program designed to help you stay healthy. Many physicians…

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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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    The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

    Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than… Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke exhaled by a smoker and smoke that comes out of the burning end of a tobacco product…

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