Care and Conditions
Learn about care and conditions, including diabetes, joint replacement, women's health topics, heart care and more
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Care for Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration
If you’re experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don’t panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.
Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home
Here are some tips for caring...
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What Is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes?
Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is also called Type 1.5 diabetes. It’s a slow progression of the Type 1 diabetes autoimmune attack. The body produces antibodies causing it to attack and destroy insulin producing cells, leading to hyperglycemia (high blood glucose/blood sugar). Unlike Type 1 diabetes, the destruction progresses...
Prevent the Spreading of Infectious Conjunctivitis
Infectious conjunctivitis is common among children. With school back in session, it may be helpful knowing the symptoms of conjunctivitis, how to treat them and how long your child will be contagious.
Infectious conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is a highly contagious infection of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that...
Taking Care of Cuts and Scrapes
Lung Cancer Procedure Removes Wait
It'll take just 60 seconds of your time to watch our Health Watch video on a procedure to diagnose and remove lung cancer in one procedure.
Hear about Robotic One Assisted Diagnosis and Treatment (ROADAT). This robotic-assisted approach to addressing suspicious areas, spots or nodules in the lungs involves performing...
Alzheimer's Disease: Can It Be Prevented?
The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be heartbreaking for sufferers and families. In the early stages, patients may experience minor memory loss and confusion – known as mild cognitive decline. Patients can stop recognizing their loved ones as the disease advances and become easily agitated. With an aging U.S. population...
Sleep Apnea: Is It "Just" Snoring or Something More Serious?
We know sleep is important to our well-being. But getting it can be challenging. Stress, caffeine and poor work/life balance can interfere a restful night. But sleep apnea — a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder — can also be the culprit.
One of the chief causes of non-restful sleep is...