If you're like many parents, you may carefully monitor both your own child's milestones and those of others in the same age group to ensure your child is developmentally on track. While these types of comparisons can often result in needless worry if your child happens to be behind the curve in certain areas, in some cases, they may be the first clue that you're dealing with a more serious problem.
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Are you tired of carrying around extra belly fat that will not go away no matter what you do? If so, getting a tummy tuck could be a good solution to consider. A tummy tuck is also called an abdominoplasty and is completed by a plastic surgeon, and its purpose is to eliminate the fat trapped inside the abdominal area. It is not right for everyone, but it might be right for you.
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Now that autumn is in full swing, so are college parties, game nights, and initiation ceremonies. Along with these activities comes the likelihood of drinking, and unfortunately, a rise in alcohol poisonings. Alcohol overdose is a serious condition that requires urgent medical care. Education is the key to prevention as well as for caring for someone who is suffering from alcohol poisoning. Here's what you need to know.
What Is Alcohol Poisoning?
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Physicians are busy people, and with so many patients on their list each day, it can sometimes seem like they are flying through your appointment and rushing you out of the office. It certainly helps to look for a primary care physician who seems to take their time and offer more one-on-one attention to patients. However, when it comes to getting more out of your annual checkups, some of the burden lies on you—not just on the physician.
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Angina pectoris, also called angina, is chest pain that occurs when your heart muscle doesn't get enough blood flow. This condition is a major problem for people with diabetes. Here are three things diabetics need to know about angina pectoris.
What are the signs of angina pectoris?
Angina pectoris leads to pain and discomfort in your chest. This discomfort can vary significantly; some people say it feels like indigestion, while others say it feels like their chest is being squeezed or crushed.
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