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Coping With Chemo

… relieve nausea and vomiting. This ancient practice uses thin needles to stimulate specific points on the body. Scientists are also testing herbal remedies, like ginger, to see if they help …
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Avoiding Anemia

… a condition called anemia. Anemia is a common blood disorder that many people develop at some point in their lives. Many types of anemia are mild and short term. But the condition can become …
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Bruising Questions

… when it shouldn’t. Others include a rash made of tiny bruises, called purpura. Or tiny, pin-point sized red spots called petechiae. Excessive bruising can be triggered by many things. …
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Hydrating for Health

… cause confusion, fainting, an inability to urinate, and rapid heartbeat and breathing. At this point, it can be life-threatening, and you should seek medical help fast. Drinking liquids may …
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Worried Sick

… anxiety have a higher risk of both physical and mental health problems. Some people visit their doctors because of headaches, racing heart or other physical complaints without … and society,” Bishop says. “Anxiety disorders are one of the most common reasons that people visit their primary health care provider.” If you are troubled by anxiety, the first person to …
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The Power of Pets

… may expose people to more germs. A current study is looking at the safety of bringing dogs to visit children with cancer, Esposito says. Scientists will be testing the children’s hands to see if there are dangerous levels of germs transferred from the dog after the visit. Dogs may also aid in the classroom. One study found that dogs can help children with ADHD …
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Buffering Childhood Stress

… This program pairs PlayReadVIP with one called Family Check Up. Family Check Up uses home visits to build skills to get kids ready for school and to thrive in learning. The home visits also aim to improve family challenges. Examples include increasing family communication or …
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Healthy Mouth for Kids

… eat healthy foods and brush their teeth twice a day. Consider flossing daily as well. Regular visits to the dentist also help. Baby teeth can be painted with a thin coating that can prevent …
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Navigating Norovirus

… and foodborne illnesses in the United States. Nearly half a million people with a norovirus visit the emergency department each year. You can get infected with a norovirus from direct …
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Bad Air Day

… worse or out of control a day or 2 after exposure. We often see an increase in emergency room visits, hospitalizations and use of asthma ‘rescue’ medications.” Researchers have also been … be outside, track air quality in your area by checking newspapers, listening to the radio or visiting online sites like www.airnow.gov . If you have asthma or other lung conditions, you need …