American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women… food you eat, your doctor may suggest taking a calcium supplement. Vitamin D. Most people need about 800 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day. It helps your body absorb calcium. You…
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Men’s Guide to Preventive Health Care
Men have different health care needs than women and may need to pay more attention to their health because of… drink. Men should have no more than 2 drinks a day. Protect your skin from the sun. Manage your stress. Practice safe sex. Avoid risky…
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HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the body’s immune system. A healthy immune system is what keeps you from getting… or syringes) for injecting drugs with a person who has HIV You are more at risk for HIV if you: Have multiple sex partners Have…
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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… Your vagina also loses its ability to produce as much lubrication (wetness) during sexual arousal. These changes can lead to pain during sex. You may need…
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Balancing Your Food Plate
Creating a nutritional balance for every meal is essential for good health… flour, oatmeal, and brown rice. Refined grains are milled and have fewer nutrients. Some products, however, may be “enriched.” This means certain vitamins are added back in. Enriched foods are better for you…
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Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive
Depo-Provera is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. You must get it… Due to an increased risk of osteoporosis, you should limit the use of Depo-Provera to 2 years. Eat foods high in vitamin D and calcium…
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Warts and Wart Removal
Warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus. You can develop warts on your face, hands, feet, and… What are warts? Warts are small growths on the skin that normally don’t cause pain. Some warts itch and may hurt, especially if they’re…
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Methotrexate
Methotrexate is a strong medicine that is used to treat some types of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and several other… Methotrexate is a strong medicine used to treat several conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs called antimetabolites. It works by slowing down…
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How to Treat Cold Sores
Cold sores are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They are caused by… Cold sores (also called fever blisters) are small, blister-like, fluid-filled lesions that usually appear around the border of the lips. They also may appear on…
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Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You're Pregnant
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy… It’s important to take care of your baby, even before he or she is born. You can do this by living a healthy lifestyle and…
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Migraines
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days… A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days. The pounding or pulsing pain usually begins in the forehead, the side…
