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Health Article description.Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you used to enjoy, withdraw from others, and have little energy. It's different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy. It can also...
Health Article description.Epiglottitis is inflammation of the leaf-shaped lid of tissue (epiglottis) that is located over the opening to the large breathing tube leading to the lungs (trachea). This flap of tissue closes when a person swallows to prevent food and fluids from getting into the trachea. Epiglottitis can be life-threatening because...
Health Article description.It's easy to get too tired and overwhelmed during your first weeks after childbirth. Be sure to rest whenever you can, and accept help from others. Be kind to yourself. Your new baby takes a lot of work, but your baby can give you a lot of pleasure too. Don't worry about chores for a while. Allow your friends or family...
Health Article description.Anemia means your red blood cell level is low. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Anemia can happen when you're pregnant because your body is working hard to make more blood to help your baby grow. Anemia during a healthy pregnancy is common. Sometimes anemia during pregnancy can be...
Health Article description.Noroviruses are also called Norwalk-like viruses and caliciviruses. Noroviruses cause gastroenteritis, food infection, food poisoning, and acute nonbacterial gastroenteritis. Noroviruses typically spread through contaminated water and foods,
Health Article description.Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder in which a person eats a limited variety or amount of food. Their limited diet can affect their health if they don't get the nutrition they need. It can also make it hard for...
Health Article description.Discusses options for managing hot flashes during menopause. Explains what hot flashes are. Discusses lifestyle choices that may help hot flashes. Looks at prescription medicines.
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Health Article description.Bioidentical hormones are made in a lab. They are based on compounds found in plants. They have the same structure as the hormones your body makes. Many commonly prescribed forms of estrogen and progesterone are bioidenticals. Some examples include Estrace and Prometrium. These types are approved and regulated by the...
Health Article description.Discusses symptoms of the flu, which is caused by the influenza virus. Covers how it's spread and when people who have the flu are contagious. Discusses prevention, including getting the influenza vaccine. Offers home treatment tips.
Nari Gopala, Kaiser Permanente’s chief digital officer, answers 3 questions about how we’re giving members better, easier ways to get and manage their care.
Health Article description.More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care. Store all your self-care tools and supplies in a central location, such as a large drawer in the bedroom or family room. It's a good idea...
You can get routine care & help with sudden health issues by using telehealth. Learn more about virtual services at Kaiser Permanente.You can get routine care & help with sudden health issues by using telehealth. Learn more about virtual services at Kaiser Permanente.
Health Article description.Guides through decision to have sleep study to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea. Includes pros such as diagnosis that can lead to treatment. Also offers cons such as cost. Includes interactive tool to help you decide.