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Dietary Fat: What’s Good and What’s Bad
Certain fats like omega-3 fatty acids should be part of your diet. You should limit your intake of other fats…
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Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know
Dietary supplements are any substances you take to improve your health or wellness.
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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a cancer-causing, synthetic female hormone given to pregnant women between 1938 and 1971.
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Different Types of Mental Health Treatment
There are many treatments available for mental health problems. Talk to your doctor about finding the right one for…
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Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems
Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure. If you have heart failure, digoxin…
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Procedure
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus.
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
COVID-19 and the flu have many symptoms in common. It can be tricky to know which you have. But there…
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Do I Need an Interpreter?
An interpreter is helpful or necessary at medical appointments for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have limited…
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Doc, Do I Have the “Stomach Flu”?
For healthy adults, the symptoms of gastroenteritis are usually mild. In most cases, you don’t need to see a doctor…
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Domestic Violence | What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is abuse by a caregiver, parent, spouse, intimate partner, or another member of your family.
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Down Syndrome in Adults: Staying Healthy
Adults with Down syndrome should see their doctors regularly for preventive health care. They may be at greater risk for…
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Drowning
Drowning occurs when you get water in your lungs, and is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the…
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Drug-Food Interactions
Certain foods can interfere with the medicines you take.
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Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions
Medicines can sometimes react with nutrients in foods or dietary supplements. You should speak to your doctor about any potential…
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Drug-Supplement Interactions
Some dietary supplements can cause interactions with prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Learn which ones you should watch out for.
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Dust Mites in the Home
Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in the home. They cause human allergies and make asthma symptoms worse.
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Ear Health and Care
Taking care of your ears can prevent ear infections and hearing loss. You should clean your ears properly and protect…
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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a disease of the brain that affects people younger than 65. Some may develop symptoms in…
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Echinacea: What Should I Know About It?
Echinacea has been a popular herbal remedy for centuries. Today, it is often used to prevent or treat viruses that…
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Effects of Early Sun Exposure
There is a direct link between sun exposure and most skin cancers. The ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight are invisible…
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