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Migraines
A migraine is usually an intense pounding headache that can last for hours or even days… Stress includes feeling overwhelmed at home or work. But you can also become stressed by exercising too much or not getting enough sleep. Senses: Loud sounds, bright lights (such…
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Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level
If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can… low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). This includes dizziness, shaking, sweating, chills, and confusion. You have symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), which include sleepiness, blurry vision, frequent…
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Opioid Addiction
An opioid addiction is a powerful urge to use opioids. These are medicines that are prescribed to relieve pain, such… treatment program Can be prescribed by your primary care doctor Can be prescribed by any medical provider Craving reduction +++ ++ + Possible Side Effects…
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Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks
Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often… What is panic disorder? Panic disorder is a condition in which a person has episodes of intense fear or anxiety that occur suddenly, often…
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Pneumonia and Walking Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and… What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It causes the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs to get inflamed (irritated and…
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Most types of prostate cancer grow slowly… What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in a man’s prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a man’s…
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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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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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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect your joints, kidneys,… What is tuberculosis? Tuberculosis, also called TB, is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect other parts of the body. This…
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What You Should Know Before You Start A Weight-loss Plan
Trying to lose weight is a good thing, but there are several factors that can affect your efforts to drop… You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may need to lose weight to improve your health. It can reduce your risk…
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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common, mild, contagious childhood illness. It causes sores inside and outside the mouth… What is hand, foot, and mouth disease? Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness. It is caused by a virus…
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Routine Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health… Pregnancy is a unique time in your life and for your body. Your body goes through many changes. Your doctor will monitor your and your baby’s health throughout the…
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Bug Bites
Most bug bites are harmless, but they do cause discomfort. In rare cases, certain bug bites can be deadly… Summer means bug bites. Most bug bites are not serious. The most common bug bites or stings come from bees, wasps, and mosquitos. Less common bug…
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Atypical Moles
Atypical moles are generally benign, but those who have a lot of them have a higher risk of developing melanoma… Atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) are skin growths. They are benign (not cancerous). However, they look like a type of skin cancer called melanoma. Atypical…
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
A complete blood count test measures the different cells and platelets in your blood to give a doctor a picture… A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test that measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and blood platelets (cells that help your blood…
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Knee Bracing: What Works?
Knee braces are supports to be worn when you have pain in your knee or to prevent injury. Some doctors… Knee braces are supports to be worn when you have pain in your knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports. Braces…
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Eustachian tube dysfunction is when your ear is plugged with fluid. Sounds may be muffled, and your ear may feel… What is Eustachian tube dysfunction? The Eustachian tube is a small passageway that connects your throat to your middle ear. When you sneeze, swallow, or yawn, your…
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Insect-borne Diseases
Insect-borne diseases can come from mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and fleas. They include Zika virus, Yellow Fever, and Lyme… What are insect-borne diseases? Insect-borne diseases are viral and bacterial illnesses from insect (bug) bites. The most common insects that pass on disease are mosquitoes,…
