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- Looks at depression in children and teens. Covers symptoms like anxiety, headaches, sleep problems, and lack of energy. Discusses treatment with therapy and medicines. Covers warning signs of suicide.
- Ultrasound is a test that uses reflected sound waves to produce an image of organs and other structures in the body. It does not use X-rays or other types of possibly harmful radiation. For ultrasound testing, gel or oil is applied to the skin to help transmit the sound waves. A small, handheld instrument called a...
- Find out what to do after you've had unprotected sex. Emergency contraception like the morning-after pill or the copper IUD may be right for you.
- Local anesthesia is a method to deliver pain control medicine to a specific area. It can be injected or applied to the skin or mucous membranes to numb an area and its surrounding tissues. Local anesthesia does not make the person sleepy or relieve other pains. But it may be used along with other medicines that have...
- Common pregnancy symptoms include nausea, tender breasts, dizziness and mood swings. You may experience pregnancy symptoms two weeks after conception.
- What is alcohol use disorder? Alcohol use disorder means that a person drinks alcohol even though it causes harm to themselves or others. It can range from mild to severe. People with this disorder may find it hard to control their alcohol use. Over time, drinking too much alcohol may cause health problems, like liver...
- Many new parents aren't sure what to expect during labor and delivery. Learn about the experience of giving birth to a baby from Kaiser Permanente.
- Explains what breastfeeding is, benefits, how to plan for it, and how often to breastfeed. Includes step-by-step instructions. Covers common problems and when to call for help.
- Kaiser Permanente's prenatal care teams deliver more than 90,000 babies a year. With our team, you'll get great support throughout your pregnancy.
- Forlorn and all but forgotten, it played a proud role during the World War II home front.
- When you're dealing with everyday problems, stress, or health issues, it's important to have people in your life who can give you support. You may need a shoulder to cry on or someone to talk to. It's also important to have social support when...
- Good nutrition is key to having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Learn more about the best foods to eat while you're pregnant.
- Antibodies are proteins made by the body's natural defense system (immune system) to fight foreign substances, such as bacteria. Antibodies attach themselves to the foreign substance, allowing other immune system cells to attack and destroy the substance. The surfaces of viruses, fungi, and bacteria contain markers...
- An allergic reaction is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance called an allergen. Allergens include chemicals, foods, medicines, mold, plants, and pollen. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can range from mild and annoying to severe and life-threatening. Allergens can affect different tissues in the body...
- Emotional during pregnancy? Ups and downs are inevitable, so it's important to know how to deal with them and ask for support when you need it.
- Includes causes and symptoms of heart disease. Looks at cholesterol, hypertension, and risk of heart attack. Covers diet, physical activity, and treatment with medicines, angioplasty, and bypass surgery. Includes how to help prevent heart disease.
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