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Weight-loss surgery
Weight loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body…
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Weight Issues in Children
Learn how to teach your child healthy habits to prevent weight problems or to help your child lose weight.
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Ways to Manage Pain Outside of Opioids
Opioids are powerful medicines that treat pain. However, they can be addictive. Your doctor may be able to help you…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men…
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Warning Signs of Mental Illness
If you are concerned that you or a loved one may be experiencing mental illness, here’s what to look…
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Vitamins and Minerals: How to Get What You Need
Getting enough vitamins and minerals is essential to keeping your body healthy. It’s best to get these through your diet…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
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Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient for your body. It helps keep your nervous system working properly. It also keeps…
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Viral Infections During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.
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Vertebroplasty for Spine Fracture Pain
Vertebroplasty treats compression spine fractures. In these fractures, the bone collapses and breaks. The procedure injects cement into the…
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Vegetarian Diet: How to Get the Nutrients You Need
A look at the types of vegetarian diets and how they can improve your health and lifestyle.
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Vegan Diet: How to Get the Nutrients You Need
Vegans do not eat animal products or any foods that have animal sources. When done right, a vegan diet can…
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Vasectomy: What to Expect
A vasectomy is a procedure that makes a man permanently unable to get a woman pregnant.
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Vaginal Pessary
A vaginal pessary is a plastic device used to support uterine prolapse. It can help for a number of conditions…
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Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact
There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion.
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Using an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor
If you have high blood pressure, you may need to wear an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. It takes and records…
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Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, and urethra area.
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Unsure About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Talk to Your Family Doctor
Dr. Jennifer HannaYour family doctor can provide trustworthy information about the COVID-19 vaccine and other recommended immunizations.
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Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health
Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health.
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Understanding Your Medical Bills
Knowing how to read your medical bills can help you to budget and to ensure that you’re paying the right…