A well prepared first aid kit can help treat injuries in emergency situations. You can purchase a pre-packed kit or make your own. Just make sure that it contains all items that might needed in an emergency situation, such as your family’s chronic medications, emergency phone numbers (including local emergency services, poison center, family doctor), and any other items your healthcare provider suggests.
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Sodium restriction is the first thing people with prehypertension and hypertension should practice. However, many of them are still consuming more than twice the recommended amount of sodium.
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Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for acute upper respiratory infections, but in most of the cases antibiotics are not recommended. They must be taken as prescribed by your doctor as its overuse can lead to various side effects such as bacterial resistance, mild rashes, and diarrhea etc.
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If you have any complaint related to a product regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you can report the issue to the FDA department. Reporting to the FDA can be accomplished by using two systems.
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Did you know? Our pet friends can catch influenza virus too. Canine influenza is a highly infectious disease caused by an influenza a virus. This disease can be dangerous for your pets.
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Monitoring your blood pressure is essential for your health. Understanding your blood pressure numbers can help you control high blood pressure.
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Are you dealing with sinus problems? If you are, then you know how hard it gets to breathe from the nose.
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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infection in the US, caused by Borreliaburgdorferi. Clinical manifestations of this disease most often involve the skin, joints, nervous system, and the heart.
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Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential for the proper functioning of the body. The omega-3 fatty acid contains EPA and DHA, easily found in seafood, such as fatty fish (e.g., salmon, tuna, and trout) and shellfish (e.g., crab, mussels, and oysters).
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The most common cause of travelers’ diarrhea is ingestion of food or beverages contaminated with pathogens. Most common agents of diarrhea are:
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