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Sepsis (Septic Shock) Kaiser Permanente

WebWhat is sepsis? Sepsis is a serious reaction to an infection. It causes inflammation across large areas of the body and can damage tissue and organs. Sepsis requires immediate …

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Healthy Habits for Kids Kaiser Permanente

WebHabits are hard to break. That's why the sooner in life we build good, healthy habits, the easier it is to keep them and stay as healthy as possible. And when good habits are in …

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Oxygen Therapy Kaiser Permanente

WebOxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a disease that makes it hard to breathe, such as COPD, pulmonary fibrosis …

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High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing Kaiser Permanente

WebYour body needs protein to help build and repair muscle, skin, and other body tissues. Getting enough protein also helps your body fight infection, balance body fluids, and …

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Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems Kaiser …

WebMany prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause sleep problems. A few examples of these medicines are: Antidepressants. Cold medicines. Steroid medicines. …

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Dialysis: What Is It

WebUnderstand what dialysis is and how it helps you feel better and live longer.

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Coronary Artery Disease: Prevention Myths Kaiser Permanente

WebThere are lots of things you can do to lower your risk for coronary artery disease. But some diets and dietary supplements do not lower risk. It's not clear if vitamins, minerals, and …

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Well-Child Visits Kaiser Permanente

WebIt's important for your child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting through the teen years. These …

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Making a Birth Plan Kaiser Permanente

WebA birth plan lets you write down your vision of an ideal birth and share it with your support person, the hospital or birth center, and your doctor or midwife. Your birth may not go as …

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Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and Fish Oil

WebFish is a lean protein source that contains omega-3 fatty acids. This type of fat can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Fish oil supplements are another way to get omega-3 fatty acids. …

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Maintaining a Healthy Relationship With Someone Who Has a …

WebLearn how to keep your relationship healthy when someone has a mental health condition.

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Low Testosterone Kaiser Permanente

WebWhat is low testosterone? Men who have low testosterone do not make enough of the male hormone called testosterone. This hormone allows men to develop and keep physical …

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Types of Complementary Medicine Kaiser Permanente

WebComplementary medicine includes a wide range of therapies that some people use along with their standard medical care. Here are some common types. Bodywork. This includes …

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Supporting Someone Who Takes Medicines for a Mental Health …

WebTreatment for a mental health condition often includes medicine along with counseling. Medicine may help relieve symptoms so someone can get more benefit from counseling. …

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Light Therapy Kaiser Permanente

WebLight therapy is the main treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It's used for other conditions too. It is exposure to light that is brighter than indoor light but not as bright as …

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Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Kaiser Permanente

WebDiscusses options for managing hot flashes during menopause. Explains what hot flashes are. Discusses lifestyle choices that may help hot flashes. Looks at prescription medicines.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Cancer Risk

WebInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increases the risk of colon cancer. The amount of increased risk depends on the type of inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis or …

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Hypnosis Kaiser Permanente

WebHypnosis is a state of focused concentration during which a person becomes less aware of their surroundings. Hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to treat physical or psychological …

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