What is a mammogram? A mammogram (also called a mammography exam) is a safe, low-dose x-ray of the breast. A high-quality mammogram is the most effective tool for detecting breast cancer early. Early detection of breast...
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Headaches and Migraines
What is Headache? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Headache? When a person has a headache, several areas of the head can hurt, including a network of...
Breast Cancer
Q. What is breast cancer? A. Breast cancer is a serious disease in which some cells in your breast become abnormal (unhealthy), multiply out of control, and can damage healthy parts of your body. Breast cancer can be in...
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Find out what you can do every day to make your Immune System as strong as it can be! Boosting the Immune System Question: As a biology teacher at Hoffman Estates High School I asked my junior and senior students to...
Simple Ways to Protect Your Kids from Poisons
Post the number. Get the phone number for your poison control center, and post it in a place where family members can find it in an emergency. Tape it to the telephone, post it on the refrigerator, or tack it to the...
The Truth About Impotence Claims
Health fraud sells false hope. Whether fraud is packaged as exotic pills and potions, phony cures or “miracle” remedies, it thrives on wishful thinking, naivete, or desperation. Fraud wastes a...
Mammograms
Q. What is a mammogram? A. A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast. Mammograms can find breast cancer that is too small for you, your doctor, or nurse to feel. Finding breast cancer when it is small means that you...
Q. What check-ups and tests do i need and how often should I get them?
Test Frequency Blood pressure measurements every 1-2 years Breast Exams monthly SELF exams; annual physician Mammography after age 40, every 1-2 years; check with your doctor for your personal risk needs Cholesterol...
Consumer Information About Viagra
Brand Name: Viagra Active Ingredient(s): sildenafil citrate Strength(s): 25mg, 50mg & 100mg Dosage Form(s): Oral tablet Company Name: Pfizer Inc. Availability: Prescription only Date Approved by FDA: March 27, 1998...
Breast Cancer
Introduction The Breasts Understanding the Cancer Process Breast Cancer: Who’s at Risk? Detecting Breast Cancer Recognizing Symptoms Diagnosing Breast Cancer Biopsy When Cancer Is Found Planning Treatment Second...
