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Healthy snacks for adults

… feeling hungry, not out of habit or when you’re bored, stressed, emotional or tired Eat slowly and without …

Living well with hepatitis C virus

… your health care provider Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get protected against other …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or …

Group A streptococcal infections

… Infections generally result in mild illnesses. The most common GAS infection is strep throat. Other types of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and … toxic shock syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis. Less commonly, GAS can also cause scarlet fever, rheumatic fever …

Heat-related illness

… 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress efficiently and are less likely to sense and respond …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… delaying may not be best. What symptoms will I have? Some common symptoms of cataract(s) are: Blurry, filmy, foggy, … during and after the surgery. Serious problems are not common. In some cases, cloudiness may form behind the new … which can be treated with a minor laser procedure. A common feeling after the surgery is dryness, irritation, and …

Facts about influenza the flu

… can help you determine whether you have influenza or a common cold. Symptoms Common Cold Influenza (the flu) Fever Rare Usual, sudden … Usual, early onset, can be severe Runny, stuffy nose Common Sometimes Sneezing Common Sometimes Sore throat …

Scabies

… Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows … and for as long as you remain untreated. Although less common, scabies can be spread by sharing clothes, towels or … within a few days. How do I know I have scabies? The most common sign of scabies is intense itching that is worse at …

Hepatitis A vaccine

… particularly in rural areas, where hepatitis A is common Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas where it is common Food handlers Those with multiple sex partners …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… It’s sometimes called "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms … all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of fifth disease that differ from other … hands, feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually …