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Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them

Source: Food and Drug Administration
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotic Resistance, Antibiotics

Posted: November 20, 2024, 3:29 pm

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infection Control, Occupational Health for Health Care Providers

Posted: November 18, 2024, 7:59 pm

ClinicalTrials.gov: Menopause

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
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Posted: November 17, 2024, 10:43 pm

ClinicalTrials.gov: Cholesterol, LDL

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol

Posted: November 17, 2024, 9:50 pm

ClinicalTrials.gov: Amniocentesis

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Prenatal Testing

Posted: November 17, 2024, 6:59 pm

ClinicalTrials.gov: Cystocele

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pelvic Floor Disorders

Posted: November 17, 2024, 5:48 pm

ClinicalTrials.gov: COVID-19 Vaccines

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted: November 15, 2024, 9:50 pm

Black Women and PrEP

Source: Black AIDS Institute
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV: PrEP and PEP

Posted: November 15, 2024, 8:02 pm

Molecular Breast Imaging

Source: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer

Posted: November 13, 2024, 6:31 pm

Lead

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lead Poisoning

Posted: November 13, 2024, 4:26 pm

Beryllium

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Interstitial Lung Diseases

Posted: November 13, 2024, 4:23 pm

Preventing Diabetes: Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference

Source: National Institutes of Health - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: How to Prevent Diabetes

Posted: November 8, 2024, 5:44 pm

Losing Weight: Brandon's Story

Source: Nemours Foundation - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Weight Control

Posted: November 7, 2024, 6:11 pm

Weight Management: Strength Training Exercises

Source: Nemours Foundation - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Exercise and Physical Fitness

Posted: November 7, 2024, 5:09 pm

How to Bottle-Feed Your Baby

Source: Nemours Foundation - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infant and Newborn Nutrition

Posted: November 7, 2024, 4:48 pm

Managing Your Toddler's Behavior

Source: Nemours Foundation - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Toddler Development

Posted: November 7, 2024, 4:44 pm

Your Child's Vaccines: Influenza (Flu) Vaccine

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu Shot

Posted: November 7, 2024, 4:22 pm

What's an Asthma Action Plan?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: November 7, 2024, 3:25 pm

Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HPV

Posted: November 7, 2024, 12:56 pm

Your Child's Vaccines: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HPV

Posted: November 7, 2024, 12:42 pm

Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Development

Posted: November 6, 2024, 8:34 pm

Ears

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anatomy

Posted: November 6, 2024, 8:13 pm

Greenstick Fractures

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures

Posted: November 6, 2024, 7:48 pm

What Is Marijuana?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Marijuana

Posted: November 6, 2024, 7:40 pm

Do I Have to Get All My HPV Vaccine Shots?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HPV

Posted: November 6, 2024, 7:33 pm

Can I Get Pregnant Right After My Period Ends?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Menstruation, Teen Sexual Health

Posted: November 6, 2024, 7:09 pm

Epilepsy Surgery

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Epilepsy

Posted: November 6, 2024, 6:53 pm

Vaccines & Antibiotics: A Safe Combo?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics, COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted: November 6, 2024, 6:35 pm

How to Get Tested for HIV

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV

Posted: November 6, 2024, 6:22 pm

Comminuted Fractures

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures

Posted: November 6, 2024, 5:51 pm

Is It Normal to Think About Sex a Lot?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: November 6, 2024, 5:21 pm

COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019), Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID)

Posted: November 6, 2024, 4:57 pm

Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have COVID-19?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

Posted: November 6, 2024, 4:43 pm

Is It Normal to Masturbate?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: November 6, 2024, 2:43 pm

Is It OK for My Child to Use Skin Care Products?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Health

Posted: November 6, 2024, 2:24 pm

Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caregiver Health

Posted: November 6, 2024, 2:04 pm

Can I Get Pregnant From Oral Sex?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health, Teenage Pregnancy

Posted: November 6, 2024, 1:55 pm

Birth Control: The Pill

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control

Posted: November 5, 2024, 6:43 pm

Popular Diets, Supplements, and Cancer

Source: National Cancer Institute - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer Alternative Therapies

Posted: November 5, 2024, 6:37 pm

Ascites and Cancer

Source: National Cancer Institute - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cancer--Living with Cancer

Posted: November 5, 2024, 6:26 pm

Can You Use Two Condoms for Extra Protection?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sexually Transmitted Infections, Teen Sexual Health

Posted: November 5, 2024, 6:25 pm

Does Touching Breasts Make Them Grow?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Development

Posted: November 5, 2024, 6:01 pm

'Look for Joy and Happiness in Little Things': Actor and Writer Steve Guttenberg Shares How He Cared for His Father at the End of His Life

From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caregivers

Posted: November 5, 2024, 3:15 am

Home Sweet Home: Supporting a Loved One Aging in Place

From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caregivers

Posted: November 5, 2024, 2:56 am

Caregiving 101: Worksheets, Resources, and Suggestions from the National Institute on Aging

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Caregivers, Caregivers

Posted: November 5, 2024, 2:47 am

Fentanyl 101

From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Opioid Overdose, Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

Posted: November 4, 2024, 6:27 pm

Fast Facts: Vision Loss

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Vision Impairment and Blindness

Posted: November 1, 2024, 7:08 pm

How Can I Get Birth Control without Telling My Parents?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control

Posted: October 30, 2024, 8:26 pm

Do You Need a Pelvic Exam to Get Birth Control?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control

Posted: October 30, 2024, 7:54 pm

Booster Shots

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Vaccines

Posted: October 30, 2024, 7:43 pm

Your Child's Vaccines: Chickenpox Vaccine

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chickenpox

Posted: October 30, 2024, 2:41 pm

Your Child's Vaccines: Hib Vaccine

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Haemophilus Infections

Posted: October 30, 2024, 2:01 pm

Bacterial Vaginosis

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Vaginitis

Posted: October 30, 2024, 1:51 pm

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in Babies

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Reflux in Infants

Posted: October 30, 2024, 1:05 pm

When's the Best Time to Have Sex and Avoid Pregnancy?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teenage Pregnancy

Posted: October 30, 2024, 12:40 pm

Alzheimer's Caregiving: Caring for Yourself

Source: National Institute on Aging - From the National Institutes of Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Caregivers

Posted: October 29, 2024, 7:29 pm

Is It OK to Carry Condoms in a Wallet?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: October 28, 2024, 2:35 pm

What's an Asthma Action Plan?

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: October 28, 2024, 2:11 pm

7 Ways Caregivers Can Ease Stress

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Caregiver Health

Posted: October 28, 2024, 1:51 pm

Astrocytomas

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Brain Tumors

Posted: October 24, 2024, 8:26 pm

Ependymomas

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Brain Tumors

Posted: October 24, 2024, 8:20 pm

Antibiotics

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Antibiotics

Posted: October 24, 2024, 8:14 pm

Can You Get a Yeast Infection After Having Sex?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Yeast Infections

Posted: October 24, 2024, 8:03 pm

Are Condoms 100% Effective?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Control, Teen Sexual Health

Posted: October 24, 2024, 7:54 pm

Red Meat Allergy

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Tick Bites

Posted: October 24, 2024, 7:43 pm

Neutropenia

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems

Posted: October 24, 2024, 7:37 pm

Could I Get Pregnant the First Time I Have Sex?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health, Teenage Pregnancy

Posted: October 24, 2024, 7:29 pm

How to Talk with Friends When You Have Autism

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted: October 23, 2024, 8:40 pm

HIV and AIDS

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: HIV

Posted: October 23, 2024, 8:34 pm

Health Care Providers: Midwives

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Posted: October 23, 2024, 8:28 pm

Is It OK to Have Sex While You Have Your Period?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 8:13 pm

Can a Doctor Tell if You've Been Masturbating?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 8:07 pm

Could I Get Pregnant if I've Never Had My Period?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Menstruation, Teenage Pregnancy

Posted: October 23, 2024, 7:57 pm

Can Masturbation Affect Periods?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Menstruation

Posted: October 23, 2024, 7:47 pm

Penile Torsion

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Testicular Disorders

Posted: October 23, 2024, 7:38 pm

Health Care Providers: Family Doctors

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service

Posted: October 23, 2024, 7:32 pm

How to Make Friends When You Have Autism

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posted: October 23, 2024, 7:21 pm

How Can My Child Watch a Solar Eclipse Safely?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Eye Injuries

Posted: October 23, 2024, 6:56 pm

Mental Health and Social Media Use: What Parents Can Do

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Mental Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 6:31 pm

Asthma Triggers

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: October 23, 2024, 6:27 pm

School and Asthma

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: October 23, 2024, 6:20 pm

Dealing With Asthma Triggers

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: October 23, 2024, 6:05 pm

Fetal Lung Mass

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects

Posted: October 23, 2024, 5:55 pm

Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Congenital Heart Defects

Posted: October 23, 2024, 5:41 pm

Chronic Kidney Disease: Caring for Your Child

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chronic Kidney Disease

Posted: October 23, 2024, 5:10 pm

Fetal Abdominal Cyst

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects

Posted: October 23, 2024, 5:02 pm

Fibular Hemimelia

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects

Posted: October 23, 2024, 4:55 pm

Chest Wall Disorder: Pectus Excavatum

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Chest Injuries and Disorders

Posted: October 23, 2024, 4:39 pm

Air Pollution and Asthma

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: October 23, 2024, 4:31 pm

Air Pollution & Asthma

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children

Posted: October 23, 2024, 4:10 pm

3 Ways to Build Strong Bones

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Bone Diseases

Posted: October 23, 2024, 3:59 pm

Weight Loss Medicines

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Weight Control

Posted: October 23, 2024, 3:52 pm

Measles: What You Need to Know

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Measles

Posted: October 23, 2024, 3:39 pm

Treating Appendicitis: Comparing Surgery with Antibiotic Treatment

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Appendicitis

Posted: October 23, 2024, 2:42 pm

Can I Get Checked for STDs Without My Parents Knowing?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Posted: October 23, 2024, 2:19 pm

Epidurals

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth

Posted: October 23, 2024, 2:09 pm

Asthma Factsheet (for Schools)

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, School Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 1:57 pm

Being Active When You Have Diabetes

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes in Children and Teens

Posted: October 23, 2024, 1:41 pm

Can People with Asthma Play Sports?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma in Children, School Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 1:25 pm

Medicines for Diabetes

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines

Posted: October 23, 2024, 1:21 pm

How to Use a Male Condom

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 1:15 pm

Could My Kids Be Born With Sickle Cell Disease Someday?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sickle Cell Disease

Posted: October 23, 2024, 1:03 pm

How to Stay Healthy With Type 2 Diabetes

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Type 2

Posted: October 23, 2024, 12:49 pm

Going to School When You Have Diabetes

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes in Children and Teens

Posted: October 23, 2024, 12:44 pm

Should You Tell the Doctor if You're Having Sex?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Teen Sexual Health

Posted: October 23, 2024, 12:35 pm

Walking Pneumonia Signs, Diagnosis, & Treatment

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pneumonia

Posted: October 23, 2024, 12:28 pm

Formula Feeding FAQs: Preparation and Storage

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Infant and Newborn Nutrition

Posted: October 23, 2024, 12:25 pm

Ganglion Cysts

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Wrist Injuries and Disorders

Posted: October 23, 2024, 12:08 pm

Comminuted Fractures

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures

Posted: October 23, 2024, 11:48 am

Greenstick Fractures

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Fractures

Posted: October 23, 2024, 11:30 am

Getting Tested for STDs

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:48 pm

Do You Have to See a Doctor to Find Out if You Have an STD?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:41 pm

How Can I See My Doctor Without My Parents?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Talking With Your Doctor

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:38 pm

What if My Baby Isn't Born by My Due Date?

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childbirth

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:34 pm

Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Voice Disorders

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:28 pm

Broken Collarbone (Clavicle Fracture)

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:24 pm

How Can I Deal With Heartburn During Pregnancy?

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Heartburn, Pregnancy

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:18 pm

Chest Wall Disorder: Pectus Carinatum

Related MedlinePlus Pages: Cartilage Disorders, Chest Injuries and Disorders

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:08 pm

Eardrum Injuries

Source: Nemours Foundation
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Ear Disorders

Posted: October 22, 2024, 7:01 pm