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Anti-diarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea
Several types of diarrhea medicine are available over-the-counter to help you feel better and ease your symptoms.
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Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
Antibiotics are medicines prescribed by your doctor to treat infections. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.
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Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
Over the counter medicines can provide relief for nausea and vomiting, but there are a number of precautions to be…
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Antihistamines
Antihistamines help stop allergy symptoms like itchy eyes and sneezing. They are available in both prescription and over-the-counter forms.
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Antihistamines: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over the counter antihistamines can be used to treat allergy symptoms. It’s important to know what they do and the…
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Antioxidants: What You Need to Know
Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit damage caused by free radicals. They also boost your immunity.
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Are Aching Joints a Symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
If you’re having joint pain, tell your family doctor. Treating early can help prevent or reduce lifelong disability.
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Artificial Hydration and Nutrition
Artificial hydration and nutrition helps patients with short-term medical problems who cannot eat or drink by mouth.
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Asthma Action Plan
An asthma action plan is developed by your doctor. It contains written instructions about what you should do if you…
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Asthma | Medicines That Can Make It Worse
Certain medicines might make your asthma worse. It’s important to know about medicines that might cause problems before you take…
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At high risk for COVID-19? Create a plan
You are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 if you are 50 years and older OR if you have some high-risk conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Protect yourself by creating a plan to prepare for unexpected illness…
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Atypical Moles
Atypical moles are generally benign, but those who have a lot of them have a higher risk of developing melanoma…
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Autopsy
An autopsy is a medical examination that occurs after death. It is used to find the cause of death, for…
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Avoiding Burnout When You Have an Emotional Job
Some jobs are more stressful than others, but key strategies can help in every job.
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Avoiding Food Hassles With Kids
Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school.
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Avoiding Snakebites
If you enjoy being outdoors, you should recognize when snakes are active and learn how to best limit your exposure…
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Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Sucking on thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers is common in babies. Each has its pros and cons for parents to…
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Baby’s First Steps
Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for…
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Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy is common and varies in severity.
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Backpack Safety
Kids carry a lot in their backpacks: homework, books, lunch, jackets, sports equipment. But fully loaded backpacks come with risks…
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