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Growth and Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years

Medical Condition

How do teenagers grow and develop during ages 15 to 18? The ages from 15 to 18 are an exciting time of life. But these years can be challenging for teens and their parents. Emotions can change quickly as teens learn to deal with school, their friends, and adult expectations. Teen self-esteem is affected by...

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Growth and Development, Newborn

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What kinds of development occur in your baby's first month? Babies are called newborns during their first month of life. Although your newborn sleeps a lot, powerful changes are occurring in the five major areas of development. Physical development. Watching your baby grow in size is part of the fun of being a new...

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Guided Imagery

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What is guided imagery? Guided imagery is a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. You can use an instructor, tapes, or scripts to help you through this process. Guided imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected. Using all of...

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H. Michael O'Connor, MD, MMEd, FRCPC - Emergency Medicine

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Dr. Michael O'Connor reviews medical content for Healthwise, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help people make better health decisions. Dr. O'Connor is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Queen's University in Ontario. He is a former chair of the Specialty Training Committee...

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HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection

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Discusses HIV, a virus that attacks white blood cells called CD4+ cells which are an important part of the immune system. Covers symptoms and stages of infection, including last stage called AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Covers HIV treatment.

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HIV Rapid Progressors

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Rapid progressors are people with HIV who develop AIDS within a few years if they don't receive treatment. About 5% to 10% of people who are infected with HIV are rapid progressors. It isn't known why the infection progresses faster in these people. They may have already had another problem with their immune systems.

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HIV Viral Load

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Viral load is a measurement of how much HIV is present in your blood. A sample of blood is drawn and sent to a lab for testing. Results are expressed as the number of copies of the virus per milliliter of blood. Each virus is called a "copy" because HIV reproduces by making copies of...

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HIV and Fatigue

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Feeling tired is common if you have HIV, especially if you have had the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to work, take care of yourself, and enjoy your life. There can be many reasons why you are tired. It is important that you and your doctor try to find...

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HIV and Weight Loss

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Weight loss in people with HIV has many possible causes. If you lose weight fast, it may be because you have another infection along with HIV. This type of illness is called an opportunistic infection. Gradual weight loss may be due to problems with nutrition. You may lose weight if you can't eat enough food...

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HIV: Nonprogressors and HIV-Resistant People

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A few people with HIV are described as nonprogressors. These people have HIV that does not progress to more severe symptoms or disease, but they can still spread HIV. Most nonprogressors: Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not have declining CD4+ cell counts. Have a very low...

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HIV: Preventing Infections

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Medicines and vaccines are used to prevent infections and certain diseases ( opportunistic infections ) that are more common in people with HIV. Primary prevention means preventing illness before it occurs. Immunizations (vaccines) are one kind of primary prevention. Medicines that kill or control the organisms that...

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HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection

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HIV is present in the blood, semen, and vaginal fluids of a person who is infected with HIV and is usually spread by: Unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with a person who is infected with HIV. Using condoms is the only way to prevent getting or spreading HIV during sexual contact. Other forms of...

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HIV: Why Healthy Eating Matters

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Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is an important part of treating HIV. Good nutrition can help your immune system stay strong, which in turn may help your body fight HIV. Knowing the best way to nourish your body will help keep it strong and allow your HIV medicines to work effectively. It is important to...

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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine Gardasil®: What You Need to Know

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Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives. About 20 million Americans are currently infected, and about 6 million more get infected each year. HPV is usually...

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HPV: Should I Get the Vaccine?

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Guides through decision to get the HPV vaccine. Explains the vaccination process. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine?

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Guides through decision to have your child get the HPV vaccine. Explains the vaccination process and includes tips on how to talk to your child about HPV. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B

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The bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause serious illnesses, including pneumonia (infecting the lungs), epiglottitis (infecting the tissue at the back of the throat), and meningitis (infecting the tissues around the brain and spinal cord). The Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine has dramatically...

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Hairy Tongue

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A hairy tongue is caused by an overgrowth of the hairlike rough surface of the tongue (papillae). The tongue will look like it is covered with hair. A person with a hairy tongue often has severe bad breath (halitosis). Soreness is not usually present. Causes of a hairy tongue include poor oral hygiene, decreased saliva...

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Hammer, Claw, and Mallet Toes

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Hammer, claw, and mallet toes are toes that bend into an odd position at one or more joints. This can be painful. They are most often caused by wearing tight shoes, which can cause the toe muscles to get out of balance. A hammer toe bends down toward the floor at the middle toe joint....

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Hammer, Claw, or Mallet Toe: Should I Have Surgery?

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Guides through decision to have surgery for hammer, claw, or mallet toe. Includes symptoms of hammer, claw and mallet toe and describes nonsurgical treatment. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease

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Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is an infection in young children, usually caused by the Coxsackie virus. It is easily spread through contact with the infected person's saliva, mucus, or feces. Symptoms are usually mild and include a rash of small sores or blisters that usually appear on the hands and feet and in the mouth...

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Hand-Washing

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Hand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning. When to wash your hands Washing hands: Often, especially during cold and flu ( influenza ) season, can reduce your risk of catching or spreading a cold or the flu. Before, during, and after preparing food reduces...

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Hangnail

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A hangnail is a strip of skin that separates from the side of the cuticle. Trim the skin of the hangnail with a pair of clean scissors. Do not bite or pull at a hangnail, because the skin may tear. A torn hangnail may become tender and swollen, and infection may develop.

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Head Injury, Age 4 and Older

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Looks at common causes of minor and serious head injuries. Discusses possible head injury emergencies. Offers tool to help you check symptoms and decide when to call a doctor. Offers home treatment and prevention tips.

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Headaches in Children

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Discusses causes, symptoms, medicines, home treatment, triggers, and prevention tips for children's migraine and tension headaches.

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Headaches: Avoiding Triggers

Medical Condition

Learn some common headache triggers so you can plan to avoid the ones that affect you.

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Headaches: Finding and Avoiding Triggers

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Guides you through identifying and avoiding tension headache triggers. Helps you reduce the frequency and severity of headaches. Explains common triggers. Includes stress management, treatment for depression, and regular exercise and sleep.

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Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines?

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Guides you through the decision to take drugs for migraines. Covers treatment with antidepressants, anticonvulsants, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Lists side effects. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Headaches: Should I Take Prescription Medicine for Tension Headaches?

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Guides through the decision to take prescription drugs for tension headaches. Covers treatment with antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and antianxiety medicines. Lists side effects. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.

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Healing Through Humor

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Laugh your way to better health You're lying in bed with some kind of health problem, taking medicine and maybe getting some kind of treatment or therapy—and feeling pretty down. Or maybe you're taking care of someone who's ill, and it's wearing you out. Sometimes life can feel pretty overwhelming. This might seem like...

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Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years

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This topic suggests ways to help prevent illness and accidental injuries in young children. It does not cover every risk that a child faces, but it does cover many of the most common hazards and situations that can be dangerous to children ages 2 to 5 years. What can you expect from your child at...

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Healthwise Helps You Make Better Health Decisions

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Healthwise is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 with the mission to help people make better health decisions. More than 100 million times a year people like you use Healthwise ® information to take an active role in their health. The best formula for making health decisions is to combine the most reliable medical...

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Healthwise® helps you make better health decisions.

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If you are accessing Healthwise content through a website hosted by a sponsoring organization or other hosting service, the Privacy Policy of that organization's website will apply to your use and should be reviewed. Privacy Healthwise helps people make better health decisions. Healthwise is committed to respecting the...

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Healthy Eating

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Covers how you can start eating healthier. Looks at making small changes toward healthier eating habits. Offers advice on dealing with barriers to healthy eating. Includes how healthy eating can help lower your risk for disease.

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Healthy Eating and Older Adults

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Having good nutrition is important at any age. But it is especially important for older adults. Eating a healthy diet can help keep your body strong and can help lower your risk for disease. But as you get older, it can be harder to eat in healthy ways. If you have health problems or can't...

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Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Choices When You Eat Out

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For many people, eating out is a way to relax and socialize. But if you are watching your weight or just are concerned with healthy eating, dining out can be a challenge. The good news is that usually there are healthier options at every restaurant, even at fast-food places. By following some simple guidelines, you...

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Hearing Aids

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What are hearing aids? Hearing aids make sounds louder. There are many different styles of hearing aids. And you can add special features to your hearing aids. But almost all hearing aids have these parts: A microphone, to pick up sound. An amplifier, to make the sound louder. A speaker, to deliver the sound into...

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Hearing Loss in Babies, Ages 7 Months to 1 Year

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Assess changes in your child's behavior that might mean a hearing loss. Compare past behavior with present behavior. Does your child: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you call his or her name? Respond to requests like "come here" or "want more?" Recognize words for common items like cup, shoe, or juice?

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Hearing Protectors

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Being exposed to loud noises can result in hearing loss . As the loudness of a sound increases, the amount of time you can safely listen to the sound decreases. One way to protect your hearing is to wear hearing protectors, which reduce the loudness of the sound. Hearing protectors are especially important for those...

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Heart Attack and Unstable Angina

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Covers causes of heart attack (myocardial infarction) and unstable angina. Discusses symptoms like chest pain or pressure. Explains MI and angina differences. Offers prevention tips. Covers diagnostic tests and treatment with medicines and surgery.

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Heart Catheterization for Congenital Heart Defects in Children

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A heart catheterization is a procedure used for both diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects. As a test, this procedure allows doctors to see how blood flows through the heart chambers and arteries. As a treatment, the doctor can use special tools to fix a heart defect during this procedure. How is it done...

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Heart Failure

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Heart failure means that your heart muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body needs. In time, this causes fluid to build up in your body, and you have symptoms like swelling in the legs and feeling out of breath and weak. Heart failure usually gets worse over time. But treatment can slow the...

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Heart Failure Complications

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Even if you are treating your heart failure successfully, you may develop a complication that can be serious and life-threatening. It is important to identify complications of heart failure as soon as possible, because some can be extremely serious conditions. You can discuss your complications with your doctor and...

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Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (Diastolic Heart Failure)

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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) occurs when the lower left chamber (left ventricle) is not able to fill properly with blood during the diastolic (filling) phase. The amount of blood pumped out to the body is less than normal. It is also called diastolic heart failure. What does preserved ejection...

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Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu

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If you have heart failure, it is important that you do as much as possible to avoid catching colds, the flu, and other respiratory infections. Although these may be relatively minor illnesses in healthy people, they are more dangerous if you have heart failure, and you are at higher risk for dangerous complications...

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Heart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms Worse

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If you have heart failure, you need to be extra careful with medicines. Some can make your heart failure worse. Other medicines may not mix well with your heart failure drugs. This Actionset will help you learn which medicines you may need to avoid and what questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist. Each time...

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Heart Failure: Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure

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Tells how to prevent sudden heart failure. Covers symptoms and lists triggers that lead to congestive heart failure: too much salt, too much exercise, and taking medicines wrong. Encourages staying with diet, medicine, and exercise plan.

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Heart Failure: Being Active

Medical Condition

Learn how exercise is good for your heart and how to be active and safe.

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Heart Failure: Limiting Fluids

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Learn tips for limiting fluids to prevent fluid buildup.

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Heart Failure: Medicines to Avoid

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Learn which medicines could make your heart failure worse.

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