Teen Suicide - Warning Signs - Depression | familydoctor.org
Teen suicide is when a child ends his or her life. However, not all suicide attempts end in death. In fact, it doesn’t always mean a child wants to die.
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https://familydoctor.org/teen-suicide/
Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level - familydoctor.org
People who have diabetes need to monitor their blood sugar regularly to make sure it isn’t too high or too low.
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https://familydoctor.org/monitoring-your-blood-sugar-level/
Ultrasound During Pregnancy - familydoctor.org
A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a video screen.
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https://familydoctor.org/ultrasound-during-pregnancy/
The Importance of Vaccinations - familydoctor.org
Vaccinations are an important part of public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases, and save millions of lives.
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https://familydoctor.org/the-importance-of-vaccinations/
Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health - familydoctor.org
The teen years are full of ups and downs. Teens may feel overwhelmed by the emotional and physical changes they are experiencing.
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https://familydoctor.org/understanding-your-teens-emotional-health/
Concussions in Kids - familydoctor.org
You may think that concussions only happen to football players. But that’s not the case. Concussions can happen for many reasons.
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https://familydoctor.org/concussions-in-kids/
Abdominal Ultrasound - familydoctor.org
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test to examine the inside of your stomach.
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https://familydoctor.org/abdominal-ultrasound/
About - familydoctor.org
Familydoctor.org is the AAFP’s award-winning consumer website, featuring physician-reviewed patient education materials.
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https://familydoctor.org/about/
Acne | Isotretinoin - familydoctor.org
Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not get better after treatment with other medicines.
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https://familydoctor.org/acne-isotretinoin/
Accessing Care In Rural Communities - Rural Healthcare | familydoctor.org
Accessing healthcare in rural communities can be a challenge. New health care models and preventive steps can help. Tap here to learn more.
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https://familydoctor.org/accessing-care-in-rural-communities/
Adult vaccinations – familydoctor.org
Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.
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https://familydoctor.org/adult-vaccinations/amp/
Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need – familydoctor.org
Preventive services now will protect you and help you make healthy decisions throughout your life. Learn more about the path to improved health here.
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https://familydoctor.org/adolescents-and-young-adults-getting-the-preventive-services-you-need/amp/
Allergy Shots: Could They Help Your Allergies? - familydoctor.org
Allergy shots are part of the treatment plan for helping make your allergy symptoms less severe over time.
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https://familydoctor.org/allergy-shots-could-they-help-your-allergies/
Anti-diarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea - familydoctor.org
Over-the-counter antidiarrheal medicines like Imodium, Kaopectate, or Pepto-Bismol can help to relieve frequent and liquid bowel movements.
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https://familydoctor.org/antidiarrheal-medicines-otc-relief-for-diarrhea/
Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
You can buy over-the-counter (OTC) medicines without a prescription, including medicines that treat nausea and vomiting. These are called antiemetics.
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https://familydoctor.org/antiemetic-medicines-otc-relief-for-nausea-and-vomiting/
Antioxidants: What You Need to Know - familydoctor.org
Antioxidants are chemicals that help stop or limit damage caused by free radicals. They also boost your immunity.
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https://familydoctor.org/antioxidants-what-you-need-to-know/
Artificial Hydration and Nutrition - familydoctor.org
Patients who can’t swallow still need nutrition and fluids. Getting these other than by mouth is called artificial hydration and nutrition.
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https://familydoctor.org/artificial-hydration-and-nutrition/
Baby’s First Steps - familydoctor.org
Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for parents, whose first priority is keeping the baby safe.
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https://familydoctor.org/babys-first-steps/
Hydration for Athletes - familydoctor.org
Getting the right amount of water before, during, and after exercise helps your body to function properly. A lack of hydration can cause serious problems.
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https://familydoctor.org/athletes-the-importance-of-good-hydration/
Back Pain During Pregnancy - familydoctor.org
Most women who are pregnant have some degree of back pain. Learn how to prevent and relieve back pain during pregnancy.
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https://familydoctor.org/back-pain-pregnancy/
A Balanced Meal - Healthy Eating | familydoctor.org
A balanced meal includes the right amount of food, variety, and nutrition. Healthy eating is important in managing or preventing chronic disease.
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https://familydoctor.org/balancing-food-plate/
Biopsy – familydoctor.org
A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body to examine tissue or a growth or diagnose a disease.
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https://familydoctor.org/biopsy/amp/
Birth Control: How to Use Your Diaphragm - familydoctor.org
A diaphragm is reusable dome-shaped cup that fits over the opening of a woman’s cervix and works as a form of birth control.
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https://familydoctor.org/birth-control-how-to-use-your-diaphragm/
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator | familydoctor.org
Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat. It’s based on your height and weight. It can tell you if you have a healthy or unhealthy weight.
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https://familydoctor.org/bmi-calculator/
Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home - familydoctor.org
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is possible and may be necessary for managing an ongoing health condition.
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https://familydoctor.org/blood-pressure-monitoring-at-home/