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Asthma- Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter for asthma is like a thermometer for a fever - it helps you keep track of what's going on inside your lungs by measuring airflow out of the lungs.
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Breast Pain (Mastalgia)
There are two main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal.
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Infectious Mononucleosis
Infectious mononucleosis causes swollen lymph glands, fever, sore throat, and chronic fatigue.
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Knowing When to Get Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
Families, spouses, or friends are often the first to suspect that their loved one is challenged by feelings, behaviors, or environmental conditions that cause them to act disruptive, rebellious, or sad.
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Mad Cow Disease (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy)
BSE is a cattle disease, and vCJD is the equivalent disease in humans. Both are fatal brain diseases. Researchers believe that people become infected by eating beef contaminated with BSE.
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Maintaining Weight Loss
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.
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Major Depression
Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling.
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Malaria
Malaria is caused by a parasite. It is passed to humans by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
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Male Infertility
Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system. It means he can't start a pregnancy with a female partner. Read on to learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Mammograms and Breast Health
Detailed information on mammograms, including the different types, how a mammogram is done, and recommended screening guidelines.
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Manage Your Medicines
Detailed information on learning to manage your medicine, especially if you are taking several medicines and treating different conditions.
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Managing Constipation During Cancer Treatment
Check with your healthcare provider to see if you can increase the fiber in your diet. If you can, try foods such as whole-grain breads and cereals, dried fruits, wheat bran, and wheat germ; fresh fruits and vegetables; and dried beans and peas.
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Massage
Massage can help both physically and emotionally. The rubbing soothes sore muscles and releases tension in the body and mind.
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Mastitis
Detailed information on breastfeeding and mastitis.
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Meal Planning for Managing Your Diabetes
Detailed information on healthy cooking tips for persons with diabetes
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Measles
Detailed information on measles, including symptoms, complications, prevention, and treatment.
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Medical Conditions and Pregnancy
With the correct care, most women can enjoy a healthy pregnancy--even with health challenges, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infectious diseases, or sextually transmitted infections. Read on to learn more.
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Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad
Detailed medical information for Americans traveling abroad.
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Medical Treatment for Obesity
Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight.
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Medicines and the Digestive System
Medicines taken by mouth can affect the digestive system in a number of different ways. Both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, while usually safe and effective, may cause harmful effects in some people.