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Breastfeeding Positions

Jun 02, 2010 No Comments by

Breast milk is very important in the health, growth and development of your baby. Finding the best position for breastfeeding plays an important role in how long you breastfeed each time, prevents pain for mom and keeps baby from getting frustrated.

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H1N1 (Swine) Flu

May 27, 2010 1 Comment by

H1N1 flu is a contagious infection caused by a virus, which affects the upper respiratory system—nose, throat and lungs. Initially, H1N1 flu was known as Swine flu because researchers found that viruses that affect humans are found in swine or pigs.

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Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis)

May 20, 2010 No Comments by

Gastroenteritis, or stomach flu as it is commonly called, is an illness caused by a virus. This illness is often called ‘intestinal flu’ or stomach flu since the virus mainly affects the stomach and intestines with nausea and diarrhea.

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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

May 04, 2010 No Comments by

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? What is an autoimmune disease? What are the symptoms of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Does this disease run in families? How can I know for sure if I have this disease? What is the treatment for this disease? What would happen without medicine to make sure my thyroid works? What happens [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

May 04, 2010 No Comments by

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the name for a group of problems that includes swelling, pain, tingling, and loss of strength in your wrist and hand. A person’s dominant hand is the one that is usually affected. However, nearly half of CTS sufferers have symptoms in both hands.

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Cumulative Trauma Disorder

Apr 26, 2010 No Comments by

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Bed Sores (Pressure Ulcers)

Apr 26, 2010 No Comments by

Pressure ulcers, (pressure sores, bedsores, decubitus ulcers) are caused when the muscles and tissues of a particular area of the body presses against a hard surface, like a bed or chair, for prolonged periods. Pressure ulcers are also called bed sores and range in severity from mild (minor skin reddening – Stage I) to severe (deep craters in the skin down to muscle and bone – Stage V).

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Health A-Z

Apr 22, 2010 No Comments by

We have lots of practical information here for learning about what ails you and how serious it might be. You can find information by category or by using the search box at the top of each page. We have tags to help you find related articles. When we find good resources to help you learn [...]

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