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Air Travel
Detailed information on healthy considerations for air travel, including ways to prevent motion sickness and jet lag
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Alpha Thalassemia
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder. It is passed down from one or both parents through their genes. Learn about the4 types of alpha thalassemia, symptoms, treatment options, and more.
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Beta Thalassemia
Beta thalassemia is a genetic disease inherited from one or both parents. Read on to learn more about the different forms of this disease, treatment, and more.
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Biliary System: Anatomy and Functions
Detailed anatomical description of the biliary system, including a full-color labeled illustration.
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Biopsy Report
Detailed information on biopsy and the biopsy report.
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Blood Transfusions
A blood transfusion is a procedure in which you receive blood or parts of blood through an IV (intravenous) line.
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Body Movement
Tai chi and yoga are 2 forms of nonaerobic movement and controlled breathing that can be practiced to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Bone Density Test
A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density.
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Care of Children's Mouth and Teeth
Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin when a child gets their first tooth or no later than the child's first birthday. Here's what you need to know.
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Digestive System -- An Overview
Detailed information on how the digestive system works, including a full-color, labeled illustration of the digestive system.
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First Trimester
A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.
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Giant Cell Tumor
Giant cell tumor of bone is a rare, fast-growing noncancer tumor. It often grows near a joint at the end of a bone. Read on to learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is when your thyroid gland becomes irritated. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common type of this health problem. It is an autoimmune disease. It occurs when your body makes antibodies that attack the cells in your thyroid. The thyroid then can’t make enough of the thyroid hormone.
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Home Page - Allergy and Asthma
Detailed information on allergy and asthma, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, control, and treatment
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Home Page - Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases
Detailed information on arthritis and other rheumatic diseases, including types, diagnosis, treatment, and living with the condition
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Home Page - Bone Disorders
Detailed information on the anatomy of human bones and the most common bone disorders
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Home Page - Breast Health
Detailed information on breast health, anatomy of the breast, breast development, breast cancer prevention, common breast conditions, and breast cancer in males and females
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Home Page - Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and rheumatic heart disease.
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Home Page - Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Detailed information on different forms of complementary and alternative therapy, including information on safety and risks
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Home Page - Dermatology
Detailed information on dermatology and common skin conditions