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- Health Article description.Trisomy 18 is a genetic condition related to the presence of an extra chromosome 18 caused by a problem that occurs when cells divide in the egg, sperm, or fertilized egg. The extra chromosome causes the fetus to develop abnormally with a number of physical and mental problems. Trisomy 18 is also called Edward's...
- Health Article description.Food gives you energy for physical activity. To have energy, you need: Protein. It maintains and rebuilds tissues, such as muscles. Carbohydrate. This is the body's preferred source of energy. Fat, which also provides energy. Water, to replace...
- “We managed to ultimately break through that barrier.” — Kaiser Permanente LGBT employee and activist Ellen Leonard
- Health Article description.Ulcerative colitis makes swelling, inflammation, and sores in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and causes diarrhea, belly pain, and bleeding from the rectum. It's a lifelong condition, but in most people the symptoms come and go. Medicines can stop or reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups. If the disease is...
- Dr. Leonard Rubin and Sam Sapin pioneered and piloted new quality assessment methods, creating the foundation for assessing today's quality of care.
- Health Article description.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) prepares the following immunization schedule for adults. Go to www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/adult-easyread.html to view it online.
- Kaiser Broadcasting radio connected listeners, while TV stations brought together viewers.
- Health Article description.Whether you work in an office building or on a construction site, your workplace can have an effect on your mental and physical health. Our workplace health topics can teach you how to avoid common problems and injuries that can happen in the workplace. Our topics can also give you some tips for being safe and help you...
- Early nation-wide health care quality assessments and evaluations became inefficient, leading Dr. Sam Sapin to pioneer a new program.
- Health Article description.The only over-the-counter weight-loss product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is orlistat (Alli). It is half as strong as prescription orlistat (Xenical). It blocks the body from taking in some of the fat from foods you eat. Many other over-the-counter products claim to help with weight loss...
- The founding of Kaiser Permanente's concept of prepaid health care in the 1930s.
- Health Article description.Discusses causes and symptoms like sadness and feelings of helplessness. Covers related illnesses like bipolar disorder and SAD. Looks at treatment with medicines, counseling, and lifestyle choices. Discusses suicidal thoughts and when to call a doctor.
- Health Article description.Sometimes people who have anorexia find it difficult to trust family members, friends, health professionals, and others who are trying to help them. There are many reasons for this, such as anxiety about losing control and gaining weight. And it can be hard to adjust to a whole new way of eating, exercising, and taking...
- Celebrating the life of a pioneering pediatrician who inspired the baby in a drawer.
- Health Article description.Looks at forming a partnership with your doctor to manage your care. Suggests taking an active role by asking questions about treatment choices and costs, learning on your own, and prepping for office visits. Offers questions to ask when choosing a doctor.
- Interested in learning more about the history of Kaiser Permanente and its founders? These books are good resources to start with.
- Kaiser Permanente International designs, develop, and test a remote health care delivery system as part of a NASA program for long-duration, manned space missions.
- Health Article description.Signs of use It's hard to detect LSD use. Signs of LSD use may include: Symptoms such as large (dilated) pupils, sweating, loss of appetite, and trouble sleeping. Having small squares of paper or other forms of the drug.
- Since the 1940s, Kaiser Industries and Kaiser Permanente have a long history of employing technology to reduce waste and promote renewable energy.
- Health Article description.Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that's similar to amphetamine. It is sometimes prescribed to treat ADHD or obesity. The illegal form of this drug is usually called meth. It may also be called crystal meth, speed, ice, crystal, glass, or chalk. It's often made in home labs from cheap, sometimes toxic ingredients...
- The expanded new location provided care to a greater population of members in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Health Article description.MDMA is a stimulant. It also has mild hallucinogenic effects. It's often called ecstasy or Molly. It may also be called Adam, XTC, X, hug, beans, STP, or clarity. MDMA is most often taken as a pill. The pills often have a logo, such as a cartoon character, stamped on them. MDMA also comes as a capsule or powder, which...
- Harold Willson, an employee, and an advocate for accessible transportation, helped make public transportation usable for the physically disabled.
- Health Article description.What is healthy aging? Healthy aging means different things to different people. For many people it is being healthy enough to keep doing what they enjoy. How healthy you are as you get older depends on many things. These include your relationships and your family health history. If members of your family have health...
- Health Article description.Good nutrition is important for older adults to help them stay strong and reduce the risk of disease. But as you get older, it can be harder to eat in healthy ways. If you have health problems or can't be active, you may not feel as hungry as you used to. You may not plan and make meals as often. Here are common...
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