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Gallbladder: A Tiny Organ with a Big Impact
It may not grab the spotlight the way the heart and lungs do, but your gallbladder plays a key role in your health. Understanding how this tiny but mighty organ works — and what can happen when it doesn’t — can you help identify potential problems.
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Urinary and Bowel Problems After Pregnancy: You're Not Alone
Although many women are eager to share the milestones that come with new motherhood, there are some things they might be embarrassed to bring up — like the urinary and bowel problems that can happen after giving birth.
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Advice Every Parent Needs When a Child Is Hospitalized
We never expect our children to spend time in the hospital. So, when it happens, it can be a jarring experience both for the child and their family. But even if you feel like life is spinning out of control, there are things you can do to better navigate the situation.
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A Journey of Quality – Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Looking back, Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, can’t recall a time when she pictured herself becoming a teacher, lawyer or businesswoman — or in any other profession besides nursing. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse,” she says with a smile. “I can’t remember a specific time or event where I wanted to do anything different.”
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Hereditary Cancer: When Should You Be Screened?
Only 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are hereditary, but research reveals that family history can increase your chances of developing cancer. Factors that determine your risk include the type of cancer in your family, how old your relatives were when they were diagnosed, and whether other family members have the same type of cancer. If there is a hereditary form of cancer in your family, you might be at a high risk of developing the same type.
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Does My Child Have ADHD?
Many families have opted for virtual education over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so parents have been able to observe their children in an academic setting. And some wonder if their children’s difficulty adapting to virtual learning may be because of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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“Mommy Juice” Culture Can Lead to Drinking Problems
You’ve likely seen shirts that say, “I’m not a regular mom — I’m a wine mom,” the stemless wine glasses with the words “mommy juice” printed in fancy font, the memes that make light of mom groups day-drinking on playdates. These days, “wine mom” culture — a term that refers to moms who drink to escape the stresses of parenthood — is pervasive. Moms are inundated with the message that drinking wine comes with being a mother. And while it may seem harmless and a funny, wine mom culture has become a major public health concern.
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How to Manage Anxiety About Childbirth
It’s normal to have some anxiety about giving birth. Many women worry about the health of their baby, potential for pain and discomfort, or whether they’ll need an epidural or a C-section. First-time moms might feel even more anxious.
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Looking for Nonhormonal Birth Control? You Have Options
If you are breastfeeding, have high blood pressure or a history of some cancers or blood clots, hormonal birth control might not be an option for you.
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New Mom? Watch for These 10 Things That Can Happen After Giving Birth
Many new mothers leave the hospital expecting to look and feel like their pre-pregnancy selves. The reality is that the hormonal and physical changes that continue to occur during the six to eight weeks following childbirth can be just as unpredictable as pregnancy itself.
