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FAQ101
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a natural substance that serves as a building block for cells and hormones. Most of the cholesterol in your body is made by the liver. A small amount also comes fr...
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August 2011
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FAQ130
How can my diet affect my health?
Many health problems in the United States are linked to poor diet and lack of exercise. These include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteopor...
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August 2011
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FAQ001
What basic nutrients should every diet include?
Every diet should include proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and fat. Dietary reference intakes (DRIs) are recommended amounts an individual...
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August 2011
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FAQ115
What causes back pain during pregnancy?
Back pain in pregnancy has many possible causes. It usually is caused by strain on the back muscles. In mid-pregnancy, when your uterus becomes heavier, your c...
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August 2011
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FAQ119
What are some of the benefits of exercise during pregnancy?
Becoming active and exercising at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days of the week can benefit your health during pregnancy in the fo...
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August 2011
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Washington, DC -- There isn't enough good evidence to support routinely screening all pregnant women for vitamin D deficiency says The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College...
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June 2011
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FAQ120
What is the digestive system?
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long-looping tube. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines (bowels), rectum, and anus. It als...
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May 2011
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FAQ045
What are the benefits of exercise?
Regular exercise can provide the following health benefits: Reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening your heart, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing bloo...
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May 2011
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FAQ029
Why is breastfeeding good for my baby?
There are many reasons why breastfeeding is best for your baby: The colostrum—a yellow, watery pre-milk—that your breasts make for the first few days after birt...
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May 2011
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FAQ131
What are the benefits of exercising after having a baby?
Daily exercise can help restore muscle strength and firm up your body. Exercise can make you less tired because it raises your energy level an...
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May 2011
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Washington, DC -- An updated schedule of the recommended routine screenings, lab tests, and immunizations for non-pregnant adolescents and women was released today by The American College of Obstetri...
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March 2011
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Washington, DC -- As the number of women in the US living with HIV/AIDS increases, ob-gyns will need to address their unique contraception, preconception and prenatal care, and general gynecologic re...
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November 2010
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SP120
Su sistema digestivo descompone los alimentos que consume y permite que su cuerpo absorba los nutrientes. Su cuerpo necesita nutrientes para crecer y producir energia. Algunos problemas del sistema d...
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October 2010
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Washington, DC -- Ob-gyns need to appreciate the unique challenges facing their overweight and obese urban patients when it comes to counseling them about diet and exercise, according to The American...
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September 2010
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SP123
La presion arterial alta (o hipertension) ha sido conocida por mucho tiempo como el "asesino silencioso" debido a que a menudo no produce sintomas. Despues de los 50 anos, esta enfermedad suele ocurr...
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September 2010
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SP045
La actividad fisica regular--el ejercicio que se hace casi todos los dias de la semana--brinda muchos beneficios a la salud. Puede ayudarle a prevenir o controlar enfermedades, adelgazar y sentirse m...
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September 2010
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Washington, DC -- Pregnant women can ease their minds about drinking a cup of coffee or having a soft drink—moderate caffeine consumption doesn't appear to cause miscarriage or preterm birth, a...
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July 2010
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Washington, DC -- Adolescent girls may need two "well-child" visits each year—a general preventive visit and a dedicated reproductive health visit—and both visits should be covered by ins...
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June 2010
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SP029
Los expertos coinciden que amamantar es la mejor manera de alimentar a su bebe. No solo crea un vinculo especial entre usted y su bebe sino que le provee al nino la mejor nutricion. Amamantar tambien...
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March 2010
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Number 449
(Replaces No. 230, January 2000)
ABSTRACT: Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive disorder of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism characterized by a deficiency of the hepatic enzyme, phenylalanine hydroxylase, an enzyme responsi...
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December 2009
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SP115
El dolor de espalda es una de las molestias mas comunes del embarazo. A medida que crece el bebe, el utero se expande hasta 1,000 veces mas del tamano original. Esta cantidad de crecimiento--cuando e...
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September 2009
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SP131
Tener un bebe y cuidar de un recien nacido es una labor ardua. Restablecer la fortaleza despues del esfuerzo que implica el embarazo y el parto lleva algo de tiempo. Debe permitirle al cuerpo tener u...
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August 2009
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Washington, DC -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has launched a new website devoted to women who are approaching or going through menopause to provide them with the ne...
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June 2009
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Washington, DC -- Approximately 1 out of every 160 deliveries in the US ends in stillbirth—a devastating experience for women and their families—yet its causes remain poorly understood. I...
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February 2009
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FS018
How much should you exercise? Experts recommend 60 minutes of moderate physical
activity most days of the week. Exercises may include the following types: Aerobic exercise is continuous activity in ...
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January 2009
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