Archive for March 2019
Safe Opioid Use
Source: National Library of Medicine What are opioids? Opioids, sometimes called narcotics, are a type of drug. They include strong prescription pain relievers, such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and tramadol. The illegal drug heroin is also an opioid. A health care provider may give you a prescription opioid to reduce pain after you have had…
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PCOS and Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke
Source: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Read MoreGenetics Home Reference: neurodevelopmental disorder with or without anomalies of the brain, eye, or heart
Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Developmental Disabilities, Genetic Brain Disorders
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18 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help
Last Updated: August 29, 2018 Whether food is spoiled, the mail is piling up or something just seems out of the ordinary, it’s important to be aware of the signs that an aging parent needs help. Sometimes age sneaks up on everyone. Dad and Mom may have seemed themselves the last time you visited, whether a month…
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