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Talking With Your Doctor or Health Care Provider

… care team can help you make informed choices about your health. Find tips that can help you get the most out of your health care appointments. Available in English or in Spanish. …
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Health Consequences of Early Exposure to Sugar

… a more sugar-rich environment. Kids exposed to less sugar early in life had a lower chance of getting diabetes or high blood pressure decades later. Health benefits increased with longer … For those with reduced sugar exposure for at least 19 months after birth, the risk of getting diabetes dropped by about 35%. The risk of high blood pressure dropped by about 20%. “It …
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Cancer Information Service

… If you have cancer questions, NIH specialists can help. Get free information on clinical trials, finding treatment, the latest cancer research, and more. …
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Asian-Language Resources

… Get information about conditions that affect your bones, joints, muscles, and skin in several …
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Sickle Cell Awareness

… is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S. It affects about 100,000 Americans. Get tips for managing the disease and creating a healthy lifestyle. Learn about treatments. Read …
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Drug Use and Addiction

… Get plain and simple facts about drugs and addiction. Learn how different drugs affect the brain, …
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Diet & Nutrition

… information to help you pay attention to what you’re eating and make healthier food choices. Get links to nutrition-related resources, weight loss info, online tools for healthy living, and …
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HerbList App

… answers in the palm of your hand by downloading the free HerbList app to your phone or tablet. Get clear info about over 50 herbs, such as aloe, turmeric, and chamomile. …
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Headache Pain

… Most of us get headaches from time to time. Some are mild. Others cause throbbing pain. They can last for … more common in men and in smokers. In rare cases, a headache may warn of a serious illness. Get medical help right away if you have a headache after a blow to your head, or if you have a …
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The Prostate Prognosis

… enlargement, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate naturally grows larger as you get older. As it grows, it squeezes the urethra. The pressure can affect bladder control. BPH can … to grow more slowly than many other cancers. A prostate tumor may grow for 30 years before it gets large enough to cause symptoms. Several treatment options are available. Certain risk … right away if something doesn’t seem right to you down there. And if you can’t urinate at all, get medical help immediately. …