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Scuba Diving Safety
Severe health problems from scuba diving are rare. Follow these tips to ensure your safety during your next dive.
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Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
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School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Helping your child make healthy food choices at home and at school can provide them with the energy they need…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs
It’s important to take opioids exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You should also take care storing and disposing of…
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Routine Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health.
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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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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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Rh Incompatibility
Rh incompatibility is a mismatched blood type between a pregnant mother and the baby she is carrying.
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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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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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Recognizing Newborn Illnesses
How do you know if your newborn is sick. These signs may give you a clue.
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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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Rape
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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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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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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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Many people enjoy being outside. It’s fun to go to the park, work in the yard, or exercise outside. While those are all good things, make sure you keep your skin safe from the sun while you’re outside. Path to improved health
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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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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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Probiotics
Probiotics are live, healthy microorganisms (bacteria and yeasts) found in your intestines.