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Weight management involves various methods of keeping your body weight at a healthy level. Diet and exercise are important aspects. Achieving a healthy weight can help prevent heart disease, diabetes,… [more]
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Teen Empowerment Video Series: Relationships, Eating-Disorders-Sex-Weight Loss
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Does anyone in this community suffer from dust mite allergy?
in AllergyI had been having these spells that would last for a period of days or weeks, where I couldn’t seem to catch my breath. After 4 times to the family…
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Can a dust mite allergy appear at a late age of 48
in AsthmaI lived in a house, with a cat, for 14 years, and had no breathing problems. read more
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Are swimming pool and Hot tub chemicals allergenic?
in AllergyWhen iam around these chemicals I get a plugged ear and dark urine. Thank You Phillip
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Whooping Cough Guide
Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a respiratory tract infection caused by the Bordetella pertussis bacterium. It is a highly contagious illness that can affect any age group but is most commonly
Atherosclerosis Guide
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which arteries — the vessels that carry blood and oxygen throughout your body — become lined with plaque. This process begins as early as childhood and progresses as we
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Type 1 Diabetes Guide
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Anxiety Guide
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Guide
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Migraine Guide
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Healia Health Blog
Our perspective on breaking health news
Children Gain Weight on Antipsychotic Medications
Certain types of antipsychotic medication can cause children to put on weight—as much as 18 pounds—according to research appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Chrostoph Correll, MD, and associates observed 272 children aged 4 to 19 taking atypical antipsychotic medication for the first time. Drugs/Medications included olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), risperidone (Risperadol) and aripiprazole (Abilify)—drugs sometimes…
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Five Ways to Fight Cavities from Halloween Candy
There are likely to be plenty of ghosts and ghouls about this Halloween, but one…
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Bariatric Surgery May Improve Pregnancy Success in Young, Obese Women
Early obesity in women may be linked with difficulty in becoming pregnant. Women who became…
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Acetaminophen After Boosters May Weaken Infant Immune Systems
Parents often give their infants acetaminophen (Tylenol) after immunizations and booster shots. As it turns…
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Safflower Oil Helps Women with Type 2 Diabetes Lose Weight, Control Blood Sugar
A certain type of unsaturated fatty acid, CLA, and safflower oil may be key ingredients…
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