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Balancing Work and Caregiving
Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,…
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Balancing Your Food Plate
Creating a nutritional balance for every meal is essential for good health.
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Becoming Parents: What It Means for Couples
Having a baby changes many things at home, including your relationship with your partner. The following are some tips to…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…
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Beta Blockers for Heart Problems
Take your beta blockers to stay heart healthy.
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Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body to examine tissue or a…
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Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is the use of bacteria, viruses, or germs to purposely harm large quantities of people or communities.
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Birth Control Options
Many women want to do what they can to prevent pregnancy. Birth control (also called contraception) can help. Many types…
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Birth Control: How to Use Your Diaphragm
A diaphragm is reusable dome-shaped cup that fits over the opening of a woman’s cervix and works as a form…
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Birthing Classes
Birthing classes are an important part of preparing to have a baby. They can help you develop a birth plan…
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Bladder Training for Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means you can’t always control when you urinate. Most types of…
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Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?
Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor.
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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home
Monitoring your blood pressure at home may be necessary for certain medical conditions.
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Blood Test: Lipid Panel
A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. This test is important because cholesterol can…
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BMI Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat. It’s based on your height and weight. It can tell you if you…
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Body Image (Children and Teens)
Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body…
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Body Piercing
Piercings should always be done in a clean environment using sterile (clean and germ-free) equipment. This is the best way…
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Bonding with Baby
Bonding is a special connection you have with your baby. Bonding with your baby is not a one-time event. It…
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Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is used to treat muscle spasms and other conditions. It is injected into the affected…
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Boys and Puberty
Puberty for boys usually starts between the ages of 9 and 16 and while it can be scary and confusing,…