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familydoctor.org health resources include a medical dictionary, Body Mass Index calculator, symptom checker tool, immunization schedules for all ages, nutrient…

Drugs, Procedures & Devices

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause

Hormone replacement therapy involves taking hormones to prevent or treat medical conditions. However, studies suggest it may not be safe…

How Grapefruit Interacts with Certain Drugs

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can cause negative side effects with certain medications.

Cholesterol-lowering Medicines

Prescription medicine can lower cholesterol levels and reduce cardiac events.

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Insulin resistance means your body is unable to process all the insulin your body is making. It is linked to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Health Tools

BMI Calculator

Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat. It’s based on your height and weight. It can tell you if you…

Immunization Schedules

Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.

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,…

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Healthcare Management

Palliative Care

Palliative care is designed to improve the quality of care for a person who has a serious or life-threatening…

Developing a Care Plan

Everybody has a health history. It’s important to record this history all in one place. This is done with complete…

Accessing Your Community’s Social Services

Sometimes, life’s challenges force us to seek help. Whether it’s illness, joblessness, homelessness, or natural disasters, social service agencies can…

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