From the common cold or an ear infection to a sprained ankle or an annoying cough that will not go away, you may visit your doctor periodically over the course of a year. Unfortunately, you may not be placing enough time and care into preventing or treating the flu. Considering that an estimated 15 percent of the population can develop the flu in any given year, proper understanding of this dangerous condition is key.
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If you're like most who work outside the healthcare fields, your knowledge of urinary catheters is limited to daytime medical supply commercials or perhaps a single experience following a c-section or other medical procedure. However, a cancer diagnosis can turn many of your preconceived notions about health upside down, and after undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, you may find yourself requiring the services of a urinary catheter for the foreseeable future. What should you know about using a catheter, and how can you keep your most recent medical development from breaking the bank when it comes to supply costs?
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1 in 5 people will get skin cancer in their lifetime, and the odds are even higher if you are fair-skinned. This is because paler skin tones contain less melanin, which can help guard against dangerous UV rays. If not caught in time, skin cancer can spread from skin cells to the lymph nodes and other organs, greatly increasing its danger. Luckily, even if you have fair skin there are specific things you can do to prevent skin cancer.
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Making sure your child eats a well-balanced diet and exercises regularly are essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, your child may still develop simple illnesses that cause many uncomfortable symptoms. Considering that most children develop up to 8 colds each year, understanding this common infectious disease is imperative. Of course, you may not fully understand the common cold and how it affects your child and your home. Using this guide of facts, you will have a better understanding of your child's cold.
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A tummy tuck is a major surgical procedure that requires adequate healing time. However, it is common for patients to want to know when they can resume exercise and what types of exercise is best to keep their new tummy in the best condition. You may be surprised to know that core exercises, such as Pilates or crunches, should not be attempted until roughly six months after your surgery. But there is plenty of physical activity that you can do from the day after your surgery that will help speed up your recovery.
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