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Preparing for Menopause
… periods grow further and further apart. At some point, they stop completely, and she can no longer get pregnant. This is because the ovaries aren’t releasing eggs and making … and other symptoms at some point during their 40s. But it’s different for every woman. There’s no lab test to predict when in life it will start or how easy it will be. Along with … how to relieve menopause symptoms. There are medicines and lifestyle changes that can help. “No two people are going to go through menopause in exactly the same way,” explains Dr. Chhanda …
Building Social Bonds
… relationship, you can disagree without hurting each other and make decisions together. “No relationship should be based on that power dynamic where someone is constantly putting the …
Tendon Trouble
… couldn’t move your body. When you injure a tendon, it can affect your everyday activities. “No matter how strong your muscle is, you’re not going to be able to have the functionality and …
Health in Rural America
… means people may be forced to drive hours for health care. … The Role of Telehealth … Virtual visits may be one option for rural patients. Telehealth—delivering care on the phone or … scarce. Someone with diabetes, for example, can take a blood sugar reading during a virtual visit with their doctor. Patients with depression and other mental health conditions can get … communities. But telehealth can’t address every health issue. Some things require an in-person visit. And some rural areas have limited broadband service. Other approaches have the potential …
Your Family’s Health History
… history was launched in 2004 and has been active every year since. For more information, visit www.genome.gov/17516481 . …
Join With NIH to Personalize Medicine
… and pioneer the next era of medicine,” says NIH Director Dr. Francis S. Collins. Please visit the All of Us website to learn more about the program and how to join. …
App Aids Autism Screening
… can be hard to diagnose. Kids are often screened for ASD before age 3 at well-child medical visits. Screening is usually based on a caregiver questionnaire. But scientists have been looking …
Don’t Give In to Gum Disease
… Floss regularly or use another dentist-recommended device to clean between teeth. Be sure to visit your dentist regularly. Learn more about gum disease . …
What is Palliative Care?
… kidney failure, and more. Palliative care can be provided in a hospital, during outpatient visits, or at home. It involves a team of specialists who focus on ways to improve quality of …
App Helps Screen for Autism Spectrum Disorder
… looking at each. The research team tested the app with about 1,000 toddlers at pediatrician visits. The children were 16 to 38 months old. Of the toddlers in the study, 40 were diagnosed …
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