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… healthy by eating fresh fruit. Most of your fruit should come from whole fruit. Nutrient-rich choices include: Any … fruit. One small change Next time you're at the grocery store, pick out 2 fruits you've never tried. Have a better …

… in a child? Schizophrenia has no single cause. A combination of genes from both parents plays a role. So do … reasons they need to take medicines and talk to so many different adults treating them. Since this is a lifelong … counseling. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child's doctor: Know the reason for the visit …

… hard surfaces like cement and asphalt. Wear shoes that offer good support for your ankles. Dry your racket handle … when playing, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Buy eye guards that have been certified by the American …

… include being afraid to ride the bus alone or to go to the store. It can even include being frightened by the thought … races. Chest pain, nausea, or trouble breathing may also occur. You may feel as though you are about to lose control, … Some people have agoraphobia all the time. For others, it comes and goes. What can be done? Treatment can greatly …

… for infection from Helicobacter pylori. This is a bacteria commonly found in ulcers. Smoking and liver disease The … process medicines. Studies have shown that when smoking is combined with drinking too much alcohol, it makes liver … risk of developing gallstones. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder turns into material that resembles …

… diet and take a cholesterol-lowering medicine to improve outcomes. Your total cholesterol should be lower than 200 … How often: Your blood pressure is checked at every doctor visit. You can check your own blood pressure at home and … at your dentist’s office on a regular basis. At each dental visit, give your dentist a list of your current medicines …

… sensitive exam or procedure. They're there to help you feel comfortable and safe. Why are they used? A medical chaperone … role is to help protect your rights and privacy during your visit. They'll be in a place where they can see you, your … one. You have the right to have a chaperone present for any visit. Contact your doctor’s office or hospital to ask how …

… larger during puberty. So removing it before then is preferred in most cases. What causes a dermoid cyst in a child? … area where the cyst is located. CT scan.  X-rays and a computer are used to make detailed images of any part of the … the cyst. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit …