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Roseola
Learn about the causes of and home-care tips for this common viral infection that often affects children by age 2, causing a high fever followed by a rash.
Rubella
Learn more about the symptoms and prevention of this contagious viral infection best known for its distinctive red rash.
Tonsillitis
Learn about the causes and treatment of tonsillitis, a common cause of sore throat in children.
Traumatic brain injury
If a head injury causes a mild traumatic brain injury, long-term problems are rare. But a severe injury can mean significant problems.
Umbilical hernia
Learn about this condition in which your intestines create a bulge near your navel.
Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu)
This condition, often called stomach flu, is usually harmless, except for infants and people with immunosuppression. Symptoms can usually be managed.
Whooping cough
Learn more about the symptoms, causes, treatment of this highly contagious, vaccine-preventable lung infection.
Quit smoking: Line up support
The more support you have, the more likely you are to stop smoking. Tell your family, friends and co-workers that you are going to quit smoking. Ask them to check in to see how you're doing. Ask friends who smoke not to smoke around you or offer you a cigarette. Ask them to be patient with your changes in mood. Also consider joining a support group in person or online.
Quit smoking: Ask for help
Don't be afraid to ask your doctor for help to stop smoking. Treatments that can lessen cravings include nicotine replacement, which can be administered with a skin patch, lozenges, gum, inhalers or nasal sprays. Non-nicotine medication can also help reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms by mimicking how nicotine functions in your body.
Quit smoking: Put it on paper
Consider what you don't like about smoking and why you want to quit smoking. Do you want to feel better? Are you worried about health consequences, such as lung cancer and heart disease? Set a good example for your kids? Rid yourself of that lingering smoke smell on your hair, skin and clothes? Write it all down and carry the list with you. Each time you go to pick up a cigarette or other tobacco product, read your list and remind yourself why you want to quit.
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