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Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no…
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that makes it hard to breathe. RSV is common in children under…
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Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact
There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion.
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Pancreatic Cancer
What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form on your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces juices that break down food and control blood
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that…
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease. It’s caused by fluid and pressure in the eye. At first, there aren’t symptoms, but…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes burning, electric or shock-like pain in the face. It is caused by a…
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Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is the buildup of fibrous scar tissue in the penis, causing it to curve.
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Kidney Stones
Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…
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Falls: How to Lower Your Risk
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling…
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is…
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Nourish Your Brain
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your…
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Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures…
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Gout
Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints.
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Information for Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver to a loved one, it can take a lot out of you, both physically and…
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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue.
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Pneumococcal Vaccines for Seniors
Pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent pneumonia. Adults 65 and older, for whom pneumonia can be fatal, should get two different…
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