Women’s Health To help a pregnancy get off to a good start, take these steps before you get pregnant: * Get a medical checkup. Discuss your medical history and your family medical history with your doctor. * Do you have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure? If you do, […]
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Women’s Health Four out of 10 menstruating women have premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms that indicate a disorder. Signs & Symptoms As many as 150 symptoms are linked to PMS. The most common ones are: * Abdominal bloating. Weight gain. * Anxiety. Depression. * Breast tenderness. * Fatigue.
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Respiratory conditions Pneumonia is lung inflammation. It is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., especially in the elderly. Signs & Symptoms * Chest pain when breathing in. * Fever and chills. * Cough, often with bloody, dark yellow, green, or rust-colored sputum. * Shortness of breath. Rapid breathing. * Appetite loss.
Skin Conditions Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are the most common plants that cause a skin rash. A sap that comes from these plants causes the rash. The sap is not really a poison, but can cause an allergic reaction in some people. Signs & Symptoms The skin rash comes a day or two after
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First Aid A foreign object stuck in an ear or the nose needs to be removed. If not, an infection could result. Damage to structures in the nose or ear could also occur. Signs & Symptoms A child may be able to tell if an object was put in a nostril or an ear and
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First Aid Poisons are harmful substances that are swallowed, inhaled, or that come in contact with the skin. Each year about 10 million poisonings occur; 80% of them are in children under five years old. Signs & Symptoms Signs and symptoms depend on the substance. They include a skin rash, upset stomach, and more severe
Bone & Muscle Problems Osteoporosis is a loss of bone mass and strength. This significantly increases the risk of fractures and falls. To help prevent osteoporosis, take medicines as prescribed by your doctor, do weight-bearing exercises, choose a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, and practice good posture. Often, the first sign of
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Age is not the biggest factor in a healthy pregnancy. The biggest factor is the good health of the mother. Becoming pregnant after the age of 35, however, poses a number of potential problems. Chances for conception decrease with age. The incidence of miscarriage and premature birth is slightly higher in
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Mealtime is something to look forward to. But for some older adults, especially men living alone, preparing meals can be both awkward and troublesome. This can lead to the “tea and toast” syndrome of skipped or unbalanced meals. Hit-or-miss eating habits can, in turn, lead to loss of energy and
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Skin Conditions In January 2015, CDC issued a health advisory to notify public health departments and healthcare facilities about a multi-state outbreak of measles. The outbreak started at Disneyland in Dec., 2014. During that entire year, the CDC reported a record number of measles in the U.S. with 644 cases from 27 states. This is
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