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Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are stronger than over-the-counter medicines and can be used to treat a number of conditions.
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Prescription Weight-loss Medicines
Prescription weight loss medicines are given to you by your doctor to help you lose weight when diet and exercise…
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Preterm Labor and Birth: Signs of Preterm Labor
Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby.
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Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
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Preventing the Flu
The flu is a viral infection that can lead to serious diseases, such as pneumonia. That’s why it’s important to…
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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive care for seniors is particularly important, as health problems increase with age.
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Preventive Services for Healthy Living
A preventive service might be a test, an immunization or vaccine, or advice from your doctor. These services can detect…
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Progestin-Only Birth Control Pills
A progestin-only birth control pill is often called the “mini-pill.” It may not have as many side effects as regular…
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
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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…
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Questions to Ask When My Asthma Doesn’t Get Better
A look at steps you can take and questions you can talk to your doctor about if treatment methods for…
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Quitting Smoking in Addiction Recovery
Quitting smoking can be especially difficult for recovering alcoholics. There are a number of methods that your doctor can educate…
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Rape: What to do After Sexual Assault
Rape is any form of sexual activity that you don’t agree to. It can range from being touched to being…
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Rapid Strep Test
Strep throat is an infection caused by the Group A streptococcus bacteria. The infection occurs in the throat and…
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Recognizing Newborn Illnesses
How do you know if your newborn is sick. These signs may give you a clue.
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Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…
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Resources for Affordable Prescription Medicine
Medicines can be expensive, but there are several assistance programs that might help you to get the prescriptions you need…
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Rh Incompatibility
Rh incompatibility is a mismatched blood type between a pregnant mother and the baby she is carrying.
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Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,…
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Rotator Cuff Exercises
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that attach the bones of your shoulder. Overusing your rotator…
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