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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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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive services are important for everyone, especially for older adults. This is because your risk for health problems increases as…
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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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Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
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Preterm Labor and Birth
Preterm labor and birth occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy and can lead to problems for the baby.
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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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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 and OTC Drug Abuse
The abuse of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines is an epidemic. Ask your doctor how to safely treat pain to…
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Preparing Older Children to Make Medical Decisions for Themselves
Children should be able to participate in their health care, even from a young age. This will help them make…
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Preparing for Parenthood: Safe Storage
Organizing your home—and even your car—safely for children is a constant effort. As your family grows, it’s important to reassess…
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Preparing for Parenthood: Diaper Changing
Bringing a new baby home is one of the most exciting times in a parent’s life. It can also be…
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Preparing for Parenthood: Cleaning Your Home
Keeping your baby healthy means more than feeding them good food and regular checkups with their doctor. It can also…
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Preparing for Parenthood: Cleaning bottles
Having a baby is a big life change. Babies sleep a lot, soil their diapers a lot, and eat a lot. In general, newborns eat every 2 to 3 hours, or 8 to 12 times per day. As they grow, the number of times
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Preparing for Parenthood: Bathing Your Newborn Baby
Bringing your newborn baby home from the hospital can be a joyful time. But it can also be a time…
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Preparing for Parenthood: Baby Laundry Essentials
Doing your laundry seems like a simple task that requires little thought. However, add tiny newborn clothes and bedding to…
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Preparing for Cancer Treatment
A cancer diagnosis is scary for anyone. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare for treatment may help to…
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Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS
Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic…
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Premature Birth
Preterm is defined as babies born alive before the completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy.
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Pregnancy: What to Expect When You're Past Your Due Date
A pregnancy usually lasts for 38 to 42 weeks. It is considered overdue if it lasts more than 42…
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Pregnancy: Making Choices
Pregnancy is an important milestone with a lot of choices and questions. Learn all you can to make the choices…
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