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Pinworm Infection
Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in… may frequently scratch their bottom. Your child may also move around a lot in bed at night or not be able to sleep. That’s because…
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a condition in which your legs feel very uncomfortable when you’re sitting or lying down. It… few minutes, but it comes back after you sit or lie still again. Your legs may also twitch when you try and sleep (also called…
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Passing Healthy Habits on to Your Children
Teach your children how to live healthy. Start when they are young. This helps them avoid making unhealthy choices and… habits too. Path to improved well being There are many ways to develop healthy habits. Consider the following. Nutrition, physical activity, and sleep Children in…
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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… and irritable Feeling worthless or guilty Trouble remembering, focusing, or making decisions Headaches, backaches, or digestive problems Unplanned weight loss or gain Sleeping too much…
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Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a respiratory infection. It is also known as pertussis. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is most… and include: Low fever Mild cough Runny nose Dry or sore throat Apnea (a pause in breathing or shallow breathing, often during sleep) Your cough…
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe… Certain medicines Other triggers include: Physical exercise Upper respiratory viruses Acid reflux (when fluid from your stomach backs up into your throat) Sleep apnea (when you stop…
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a set of symptoms that people can have when they stop drinking… withdrawal symptoms Symptoms can be mild or severe, and may include: Shakiness Sweats Headaches Nausea and vomiting Anxiety Irritability Depression Fatigue Trouble sleeping Nightmares Decreased appetite Change in…
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Fitness Habits to Make
The best way to work exercise into your life is to make it a habit. If you’re not exercising regularly… that make you feel good. Plus, exercise brings oxygen-rich blood to your brain, giving you more energy. And exercise promotes better sleep patterns. To improve…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for… What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a mental health illness that affects women after giving birth. For some women, it is normal to feel…
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs when a baby is exposed to drugs in the womb. After birth, the baby goes… What is neonatal abstinence syndrome? Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) occurs in babies who had drug exposure in the womb. After birth, these babies go…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot… Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. They may abuse their own medicine in a way that is not instructed by the doctor…
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Newborn Reflexes and Behavior
Newborn babies have limited control over their bodies, but they do have certain behaviors and reflexes that parents need to… Newborn babies are precious, dependent little creatures. They have limited control over their bodies when they first enter the world. However, they are born with…
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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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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease involves progressive damage to your kidneys caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease… What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) occurs from progressive damage to your kidneys. The damage occurs slowly, over time. Normal, healthy kidneys…
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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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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that causes extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months and interrupts daily… What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that causes you to become so fatigued (tired) you can’t perform normal…
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Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a condition often caused by cancer treatment or surgery. It results in swelling of the lymph nodes located… What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is excess fluid inside your body. It causes swelling in your arms, legs, fingers, and toes. Lymphedema occurs when something…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men… Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men may have low amounts of…
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