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Sugar Addiction: Is It Real?

… goes on. The foods we call "junk foods" also happen to be comfort foods for a lot of people because they remind us of … in a society where unhealthy, processed foods are way too accessible and cheap, and a lot are marketed to children. I … altogether (until they break down).  What explains these differences? Is the problem the sugar itself? Or is there …
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma: Overview

… What is soft tissue sarcoma? Cancer is made of changed cells that grow out of … nerves, and deep skin tissues. There are more than 50 different types of soft tissue sarcomas. Most start in the arms … weekends and holidays. Next steps Know the reason for your visit and what you want to happen. Before your visit, write …
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Learning to Live With Heart Disease

… you'll make. Ask friends and health providers for recommendations. Check the doctor's background. Follow your … a lifelong relationship. Make the most of your health care visits. Write down a list of your concerns before your … is a long-term (chronic) condition that's treated with different medicines. These medicines keep your blood pressure …
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Do You Have a Family Disaster Plan?

… place to start. Get answers to these questions: Does our community have a public warning system? What does it sound … address how to prepare and respond if a disaster occurs. To create your plan: Meet with your family and talk … or your local emergency contact number. Make an emergency communication plan. If family members are separated from one …
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A Safety Checklist for Parents

… your children safe by following these precautions and using common sense. General steps Safety tips include: Teach your … what they're doing when out of your presence Check the references of babysitters or caregivers carefully. Make … and even fatal to children. Never use food containers to store nonfood substances. Keep button or lithium batteries …
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Discharge instructions for gallstones

… that form in the gallbladder. This is a small organ that stores and concentrates bile. Bile is a liquid formed by the … When you stop the medicine, the gallstones will likely come back. The medicine doesn't work for all types of … are used to find the stones. They are then removed from the common bile duct. Follow-up care Make a follow-up …
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