Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Many couples don’t conceive as quickly as they’d like to. You can improve your chances of getting pregnant if you follow these measures. * Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana. * Avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine. * Avoid extreme overweight or underweight. * Lie on your back with your hips […]
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Skin Conditions Warts are small skin growths. Most are harmless and painless. They can appear on any part of the body. Signs & Symptoms * Common warts. These are firm and often have a rough surface. They are round or have an irregular shape. They are found on places subject to injury, such as the
General Health Conditions Having clean hands is one of the most important things you can do to prevent getting sick and spreading disease-causing germs. That’s why technique matters. Add water & soap:Wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold) and apply soap. Lather up:Lather all parts of your hands well by rubbing them together.
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General Health Conditions Washing hands regularly can do a lot to prevent disease. Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Dry off your hands to stave off bacteria, choosing paper towels over hand dryers, if possible. Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily
General Health Conditions Mosquito bites cause West Nile virus if the mosquito is infected with it. Signs & Symptoms Most people who get the virus will have no symptoms. About 1 in 5 persons will get mild ones (West Nile fever). Symptoms usually occur 3 to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Respiratory conditions Wheezing means you are having a problem with breathing. Air is flowing through swollen or tight breathing tubes. Signs & Symptoms * A high-pitched squeaky or whistling sound. This is heard more on breathing out than in. * Chest tightness. Causes * Asthma (the main cause). * Allergic reactions. * Congestive heart failure.
Dental & Mouth Concerns Crowns can restore teeth that are broken, chipped, missing, or damaged by decay or disease. A crown is a tooth-shaped porcelain cap that fits over the natural tooth. Crowns improve your appearance, but they also protect your teeth and prolong their useful life. Ask your dentist about crowns if you have
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Women’s Health Depression is a state of sadness and despair. Like diabetes, depression is a real medical illness. A person with depression may seek help for other problems, such as insomnia or extreme fatigue. Signs & Symptoms * Feeling sad, hopeless, helpless, and/or worthless. * Fatigue. Loss of interest in life. * Having a hard
Women’s Health Ask your doctor about the benefits and risks of current recommended screening tests for certain cancers and other health problems. Most often, ovarian cancer has no symptoms or only vague ones until the cancer is in an advanced stage. Tell your doctor if pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis lasts or if
Respiratory conditions Focusing on your breathing is a great way to destress and reduce anxiety. Next time you need to calm down, simply pay attention to your breathing. Count your inhalations and exhalations. Your lungs are vital to living, and you need strong ones to live a healthy life. Whether or not you use tobacco,
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