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… Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … smoking, getting exercise, and staying at a healthy weight. What increases your risk? When you have diabetes, your risk for heart attack and …
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… Pubic Lice On this page: Condition Basic Condition Basic What are pubic lice? Pubic lice are tiny insects that usually live in your pubic area. Sometimes they're also found on facial … They can last for several months, even after the lice have been killed. If you have lice in your eyelashes, your …
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… page: What is dry skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or …
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… page: What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles … or a CT scan . How is Bell's palsy treated? Most people who have Bell's palsy recover completely, without treatment, in …
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… challenges. It is important to know that no matter how you are feeling, you are not alone. Help is available, find … more about the symptoms of depression, treatment options, when you should see a health care provider and what it means to live with depression.   Depression …
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… Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops … scratching: Clean and closely trim the child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or clean cotton socks on his …
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… unique. These resources can help you make informed choices when planning for the birth of your baby. Knowing more about what to expect can help you feel more prepared. Planning your …
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… for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain. Medicines and other treatments … finding the cause of the pain. As soon as your doctor knows what is causing your pain, he or she can recommend the best … you take medicine. Pain medicine works best if you use it when you first notice pain, before it becomes bad. You are …
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… Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a Mediterranean diet? The Mediterranean diet is a … (walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds). These types of oils may have a protective effect on the heart. Most other … heart-healthy diets recommend getting less than 35% of your calories from fat. But in the Mediterranean diet, an …
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… some risk of failure. So it's important to always protect your access and be alert for signs of clotting or infection. … access where blood can flow in and out of the body. What are the options for hemodialysis access? There are a … looks or feels. How is vascular access failure treated? When a vascular access fails, your doctor needs to quickly …