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… Quitting Smoking: How Family and Friends Can Help On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You can gently encourage someone who uses tobacco to quit. Think of your comments …
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… Safer Sex On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Sexually transmitted infections … may want to get tested for STIs before having sex. Related Information Chlamydia Genital Herpes Genital Warts …
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… Retinal Detachment On this page: Related Information What is retinal … This is a test that uses sound waves to form an image of the retina on a computer screen. How is retinal …
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… Spondyloarthropathies On this page: Related Information What are … and feet. The fingers and toes may swell, causing a "sausage digit." Reactive arthritis can also cause fever, weight …
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… Obesity and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview How does your weight … a higher risk of problems from it. Preterm birth . Miscarriage or stillbirth . If you're not pregnant already, being …
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… Osgood-Schlatter Disease On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is … knee called the tibial tubercle . Older children and teenagers often get Osgood-Schlatter disease during a growth …
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… Diabetes: Tests to Watch for Complications On this page: Overview Related Information Overview These are the tests … or type 2 diabetes. A1c blood test. This test shows the average level of blood sugar over the past 2 to 3 months. It …
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… Lymphedema On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What is lymphedema? … propping up your affected arm or leg can help ease the drainage of lymph fluid. Gentle exercise and wearing compression …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: Related Information What is bird flu? Bird … through bird droppings and saliva on surfaces such as cages, tractors, and other farm equipment. Most people don't …
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… Achilles Tendon Problems On this page: Related Information What is the Achilles … that are designed to reduce stress on the Achilles tendon. Related Information Achilles Tendon Tear Swelling Tendon …
