Q. What are eating disorders? A. Eating disorders are very unhealthy ways of eating that can lead to serious illness and death. Each year, millions of people in the United States suffer from eating disorders. Three of...
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Should You Have the HIV Test?
This article talks about testing for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. If you should take the test to know if you have HIV, (sometimes called the AIDS test), answer these questions. Have you — had sex without...
Folic Acid
Q. What is folic acid? A. Folic acid is one of the B vitamins. Folic acid is found in oranges, grapefruits, lemons, dark green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, and lentils. You also can get folic acid by eating cereals...
Your Childs Mental Health
A variety of signs may point to a possible mental health problem in a child or teenager. Some of them are listed below. If your child has experienced any of the WARNING SIGNS below, or if the symptoms are severe, seek...
Shots To Prevent Diseases
Adults need shots to prevent serious diseases. You should ask your doctor or other health care provider which shots are right for you. Influenza (flu) shots Everyone over age 65 needs this every year. You may need flu...
Condoms and Sexually Transmitted Diseases – Especially AIDS
A condom could save your life! This information is to help you understand why it’s important to use condoms (rubbers, prophylactics) to help reduce the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. These diseases...
Headaches and Migraines
What is Headache? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Headache? When a person has a headache, several areas of the head can hurt, including a network of...
Facts About Vasectomy Safety
Vasectomy is a simple operation designed to make a man sterile, or unable to father a child. It is used as a means of contraception in many parts of the world. A total of about 50 million men have had a...
How to Approach Alternative Therapies
The NIH Office of Alternative Medicine recommends the following before getting involved in any alternative therapy: Obtain objective information about the therapy. Besides talking with the person promoting the approach...
Frequently Asked Questions About Viagra
This list of frequently asked questions and answers on Viagra has been developed by CDER’s Drug Information Branch in response to the numerous telephone calls we have received. If you have other questions...
