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EYE CARE
How to Prevent Macular Degeneration
No one knows what causes age-related macular degeneration, but obesity and high blood pressure are risk factors. Learn how to prevent it.
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DIGESTIVE CARE
The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diet
Stay away from milk and wheat and eat quinoa, rice, and bananas if you have frequent irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. Here are some other diet tips.
Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment
Take the AssessmentCervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death among women in the United States, but today many cases of cervical cancer are prevented through widespread use of the Pap test.
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DIABETES CARE
What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes can occur on several levels, including age, lifestyle, and body physiology. Learn more.
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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
Teach Your Kids How to Build Confidence
Teaching your kids how to build confidence – and then performance – isn’t really all that hard. Learn here about some tricks that will help.
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COLON CANCER CENTER
Overuse of Antibiotics Linked to Precancerous Colon Polyps
While they can be lifesaving — overuse of antibiotics may cause health problem, including possibly increasing the risk for precancerous colon polyps in the colon.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
Concussions May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s
Traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease, especially if you have a genetic risk for the disease.
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HEART CARE
Should You Take an Aspirin a Day for Heart Health?
Everyone’s situation is different, but should you take an aspirin a day to protect against heart disease even if you're healthy? Learn more.
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CANCER CARE
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer?
Tiny thyroid cancers may be over-diagnosed and over-treated. But you still need to see a doctor about signs and symptoms of thyroid cancer.
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SKIN, NAIL AND HAIR CARE
What Your Skin Says About Your Health
Know what your skin says about your health: It can reveal problems early on, such as diabetes, heart trouble, hepatitis C, or hypothyroidism.
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DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
FDA-Approved Drugs May Not Be as Safe as You Think
Medications are being approved faster, but problems show up after they come to market. Here’s what you need to know about problems with FDA-approved drugs.
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ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND COPD CARE
How to Use an Inhaler — Get Your Technique Down
Up to 90 percent of patients don’t know how to use their asthma inhaler, and they might be getting the wrong dose and have more side effects.
Category,
MEN'S CARE
What Is Male Postpartum Depression?
Most mothers experience some baby blues, nearly a quarter before or after birth. But few people know that postpartum depression can also affect fathers.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Major Life Stress Is Harder on Women
In every group of adults ages 18 to 65, women are more likely than men to report experiencing serious psychological distress in the past 30 days.
What Do You Know About Anemia?
Anemia is a condition that affects the number of red blood cells in your body. A number of diseases and conditions can cause anemia. Find out more by taking the following quiz.
1. Anemia is a common condition. What happens when a person has anemia?
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These cells carry oxygen and iron to nourish all the cells in the body. Anemia isn't a single disease but a condition that has many different causes.