Respiratory conditions Take a slow, deep breath while counting to 5. Now blow it out slowly to the count of 5. Isn’t it amazing how the simple act of taking a breath can make you feel calm? You have your lungs to thank. Together, they provide oxygen for every cell in your body and influence […]
First Aid For Broken Bones Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of broken bones are pain, swelling, bruising, and loss of function or feeling. The injured area looks crooked, misshaped, or deformed. Below the injured site, numbness and tingling can occur. The skin can be pale, blue, purple, or gray. It feels colder than the skin on
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Women’s Health This page gives information on birth control methods. Discuss one(s) best suited for your needs with your doctor or health care provider. Ask for advice on more options. More than one birth control method may be needed to prevent pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. * Typical use failure rate is the
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs & Symptoms * Loss of a tooth or part of a tooth. * Nicked or chipped tooth or teeth. Causes An injury or a strain on a tooth, such as from biting on a hard object can cause a broken, knocked-out, or chipped tooth. Treatment When a tooth gets knocked
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care In the U.S., about one out of 33 babies is born with a birth defect. This includes cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, heart defects, sickle cell disease, spina bifida, and Tay-Sachs disease. A baby’s neural tube starts to develop about 3 weeks after conception (before many women know they are pregnant). Females
Respiratory conditions Acute bronchitis is swelling of the air passages of the lung. Chronic bronchitis is swelling of the air passages of the lung that persists for a long time or occurs again and again. Acute Bronchitis Signs & Symptoms * A cough starts out dry. Then mucus or phlegm come with the cough. Hoarseness
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care What to Pack For Labor * A watch with a second hand. This will help you time your contractions. * Hard candies or lollipops. These will help keep your mouth moist. * Lip balm. This will keep your lips moist. * A small paper bag. This will help if you hyperventilate.
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Skin Conditions Bruises are broken blood vessels under the skin. In areas where the skin is thin, like around the eyes, the bruise will show up more. Bruises on the head or shin tend to swell the most because the bones in these areas are very close to the skin. Signs & Symptoms * Black
First Aid For Bites Signs & Symptoms * Swelling. Redness. Pain. Itching. * Bleeding. * Tissue loss, if the wound is severe. * Skin rash. * Lockjaw. This is a painful, persistent stiffness of the jaw due to a toxin. Tetanus shots can prevent this. * Allergic reaction, such as with insect bites. Causes *
Women’s Health For Breast Lumps Feeling a lump in a breast can be scary. For a lot of women, the first thought is cancer. The good news is that 80% to 90% of breast lumps are not cancer. Signs, Symptoms, and Causes * Solid tumors. These include: – Lipomas. These are fatty tumors that can
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