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Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
Allergic rhinitis is the medical term for nasal allergies. These can seasonal or perennial and can be treated medications or… of allergic rhinitis can affect your daily life. Nasal symptoms can be worse when lying down. This can disturb your ability to sleep well. Fatigue…
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is… progression of symptoms, such as memory loss Addressing behavior changes, such as depression and aggression Helping to relieve other symptoms, such as sleep problems Some…
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home… can cause weight loss in some people. This side effect seems to be more common in children. Some people have insomnia (trouble sleeping). Other possible side effects…
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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… from friends/activities) Low energy or lack of energy Not able to control emotions (crying/yelling) Irritability (gets mad easily) Changes in sleep (sleeping more than usual…
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few… What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that begins in breast tissue. It usually shows up as a tumor. There are three types…
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Cancer
Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. Some common forms are skin… What is cancer? Cancer is a collection of many diseases that all involve the growth of abnormal cells. The body is made up of…
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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… What is cervical cancer? Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus…
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Dementia
Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but… What is dementia? Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that can be caused by changes in brain structure. Dementia often occurs…
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that causes seizures… What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain. People who have epilepsy have electrical activity in the brain that is not normal, causing seizures. There are different types of seizures. In some cases,…
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Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a primarily intestinal illness that occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful bacteria, viruses,… What is food poisoning? Food poisoning (also known as food-borne illness) occurs when you eat or drink something that contains harmful germs (bacteria, viruses, or…
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Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes
Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy. Learn how to manage your diabetes to have a healthy pregnancy… When you have diabetes, you have special concerns you need to manage to stay healthy. When you are pregnant and have diabetes, you also are faced with unique…
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Heart Failure
Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by different heart… What is heart failure? The term “heart failure” sounds scary. But it simply means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should…
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Heart Health: Keeping Your Heart Healthy
Learn how you can prevent and manage heart disease as well as treat conditions that lead to heart attack… A healthy heart is central to overall good health. Embracing a healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a…
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a serious virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread from person to person through… What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed,…
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How to Survive an Extended Power Outage with Home Medical Equipment
Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home,… Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as a…
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Keeping Your Kids Cyber Safe
The internet and mobile devices have improved communication tremendously. Yet, danger lurks, and parents should monitor their child’s internet and… Why is cyber safety important? The internet and mobile devices have improved communication tremendously. Yet, danger lurks, and parents should monitor their child’s internet and…
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Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs… What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is abnormal growth of cells in the lungs. It is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. More people in the United States die…
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Lupus
Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system, causing it to attack healthy cells and tissue… What is lupus? Lupus is a disease that affects your immune system. An immune system that is functioning well has antibodies that fight off viruses, bacteria, and…
