Respiratory conditions SARS is a viral respiratory illness. It began in Asia in February 2003 and spread to other countries. Signs & Symptoms * Fever higher than 100.4ºF. * Headache. The body aches all over. Diarrhea may occur. * Dry cough after 2 to 7 days. * A hard time breathing and/or shortness of breath. […]
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care How Many Visits How often will you need to see your prenatal health care provider? That depends on: * Your medical history and needs * How your pregnancy is going * The provider’s advice Call your health care provider when you think or know you are pregnant. Ask to be seen.
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Bone & Muscle Problems A Simple Solution to a Common Problem Coping with the normal physical changes that come with adolescence is trying enough. When out-of-the-ordinary physical changes occur, the problem is doubly discouraging. Such is the case with scoliosis. It generally shows up between the ages of 10 and 15, and affects girls seven
Mature Health: Over Age 50 By the time people reach their forties, fifties, or sixties, they will usually experience some form of bowel trouble such as diverticulosis, irritable bowel, and constipation. To prevent various kinds of bowel trouble, practice these healthful habits. * Eat a diet high in fiber. (Oat bran, wheat bran, beans, fruit,
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Eye Conditions * Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) uses 75% less energy and last 10 times longer than incandescent bulbs, but contain tiny amounts of mercury. Recycle them according to your state’s guidelines. To safely dispose of a broken CFL, follow EPA guidelines fromepa.gov/hg. * Wear eyewear that protects your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) light
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Cancer Get recommended screenings for colorectal cancer to remove any pre-cancerous tumors before they turn into cancer. Screenings can also find cancer early when treatment is more successful. What’s your risk?:Discuss with your doctor your risk level and which type of screening is best for you. Screening is recommended to begin at age 45 for
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First Aid A seizure is a sudden “episode” caused by an electrical problem in the brain. With a seizure, a person has change in awareness, body movements, or sensation. Signs & Symptoms There are many types of seizures. Common types are: A Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizure This is also called a grand mal seizure. A
Cancer Nearly 1 in 4 deaths in the U.S. is due to cancer. In the U.S., the lifetime risk for developing cancer is: * Slightly less than 1 in 2 for men * A little more than 1 in 3 for women What is Cancer? * Cancer is a broad group of diseases. * All
Skin Conditions Feeling hot and sticky is bad enough. A visible sign of discomfort only makes it worse. Such is the case with prickly heat (also known as heat rash), identified by clusters of small blisters that itch and appear where you perspire the heaviest – the armpits, neck, back, or creases in the elbows
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Cancer This cancer is rare in men younger than 40, but the risk of having prostate cancer rises after age 50. Men aged 50 to 69 years should discuss the benefits and risks of prostate cancer screening with their doctors. African American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer should do this
