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(HealthDay News) — Urinary tract infections are very uncomfortable, and can lead to serious health problems if not treated promptly with antibiotics.
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse says here’s how you can help prevent urinary tract infections:
* Drink plenty of water each day.
* Don’t let […]

Meningitis is an inflammation of the lining around the brain and spinal cord. The illness is usually caused either by bacteria or a virus.
While some people who recover from meningitis don’t have any aftereffects, others have residual effects long after the main illness subsides.
Here is a list of common after effects of meningitis, courtesy of […]

(HealthDay News) — Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in bed linens, carpets, pillows and other warm areas where dust may gather. The waste from dust mites can cause allergy and asthma symptoms to flare.
To help rid your home of dust mites, the American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions:
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(HealthDay News) — While many people get enough vitamins from a healthy and balanced diet, others should take a multivitamin supplement to help maintain a healthy body.
Children and pregnant women need more vitamins than the average person, and may be prescribed a multivitamin by their doctors, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM).
Other candidates […]

(HealthDay News) — Recreational water illness (RWI) is contracted by breathing, swallowing or having contact with water that has been contaminated with germs. The most common RWIs may cause diarrhea, skin, eye, ear and gastrointestinal illnesses.
Here are suggestions on how to prevent and avoid RWIs, courtesy of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
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All toys, no matter how safe, may not be appropriate for children of all ages. Other toys may have moving parts or sharp edges that make them inappropriate for children of any age.
Here are suggestions on how to choose safe toys for your child, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:
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Plenty of sleep is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But most people have sleep problems at some point in their lives.
Here are common causes of insomnia, courtesy of the National Sleep Foundation:
* Stress, depression or problems in work or personal life.
* Drinking alcohol or caffeine […]