Facts you should know about poison control centers Share Your Story The following information is from the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC). The United States National Poison Hotline is 1-800-222-1222. When you call this number you will be automatically linked to the nearest poison center in the United States. Call this number 24 …
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U.S. life expectancy declined in 2020 The average life expectancy in the United States dropped from 78.8 years in 2019 to 77.8 years in 2020, a decrease of a full year. For males, life expectancy at birth declined to 75.1 years, and for women, life expectancy declined to 80.5 years. Life expectancy declined considerably for certain ethnic groups: African American …
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According to the American Diabetes Association, one in three Americans has prediabetes. This means their blood sugar is higher than average but not high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. The first step to managing diabetes is with an oral antidiabetic drug (OAD). However, before insulin was discovered, herbal medicines were used to manage diabetes. Herbal medicine, also known as …
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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has been found mostly in children infected with COVID-19 or who were in contact with other infected people. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition of widespread inflammation in various tissues and organ systems throughout the body of children. This inflammatory syndrome can affect the: heart, brain, blood vessels, gastrointestinal organs, lungs …
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Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND) is most commonly associated with heart disease; however, it may also result from respiratory diseases as well. Dyspnea (breathlessness) is a condition mostly associated with respiratory diseases, but paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea (PND)—a type of dyspnea—is most commonly associated with heart diseases. Heart diseases Heart failure: Heart failure or congestive heart failure is a condition in which …
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What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is the most costly health issue in the United States. It is expensive to manage, leads you to miss work, lessens your productivity, and can dramatically affect your peace of mind. Therefore, if you experience chronic pain, it is important that you find the best way to treat it. The sensation of pain comes …
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When it comes to toning and sculpting your hips, finding the right exercises (along with a healthy diet) are important. Here are 15 of the best hip exercises When it comes to toning and sculpting your hips, finding the right exercises (along with a healthy diet) are important. Strengthening and stretching the muscles in this area will improve stability and …
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Foods to eat Getting acid reflux or heartburn every once in a while is nothing to be concerned about. However, some people get heartburn and belch after every meal. Having acid reflux as you get in bed can be nauseating and uncomfortable. Here are 11 meal-planning tips to prevent heartburn. Eat leafy greens Acid reflux takes place when the acid …
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How is ADHD diagnosed? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — or ADHD — is one of the most common mental health disorders diagnosed in children. The number of children diagnosed as having ADHD has risen from 6.1% in 1997 to 10.2% in 2016 — leading some people to believe that the condition is overdiagnosed and children are being overmedicated. There’s no …
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Symptoms of excessive gas Gas is a normal, healthy feature of the digestive process. Burping and passing gas (farting) are also normal. If there is a disturbance in your digestive tract, you might have gas pain because the gas is not moving through your body as it should. If you have experienced increased gas or have a higher than normal …
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