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Anti-diarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea
Los medicamentos de venta libre pueden proporcionar cierto alivio para muchas causas comunes de diarrea.
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Antacids and Acid Reducers: OTC Relief for Heartburn and Acid Reflux
There are 3 types of over-the-counter medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux: antacids, H2 blockers and proton pump…
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Moments of anger in children are normal. But as parents, it’s important to teach your child how to deal with…
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Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies?
Allergy shots can relieve symptoms for people with chronic allergies including mold and pollen from grasses, ragweed and trees.
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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a set of symptoms that people can have when they stop drinking.
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Air Travel Health Tips
One key to air travel is to prepare ahead of time. Follow these tips to make your air travel healthier…
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Air Pollution
Outdoor air pollution is a mix of gases and toxic particles in the air we breathe. Regular exposure to it…
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After 50: Nutritional Needs
Don’t ignore your nutritional needs as you get older.
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After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs
Nutritional needs (food and water) and metabolism (how fast your body converts food to energy) change for women as they…
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Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
An advance directive is a legal document. It tells your doctor and family what kind of medical care you want…
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Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.
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Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need
Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…
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Added Sugar: What You Need To Know
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types…
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Acne | Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne and it has certain side effects to consider.
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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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Accessing Care in Rural Communities
Most of us can find a doctor or a hospital nearby. Rural residents struggle to find health care in their…
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Abdominal Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly).
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A Family Doctor Responds to New Study on Vaccines and Aluminum
A new study released in late September shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum found in some childhood vaccinations and the development of persistent asthma in young children. A study like this may cause parents to have questions about routine vaccinations for their
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"Do I Want to Quit Smoking?" Quiz
Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit.
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“Why do I smoke?" Quiz
Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good.