Quit-smoking action plan
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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.
Kids and exercise: How much activity do they need?
You know your kids should exercise, but how much? Find out and get ideas for helping children and adolescents be more physically active.
Body lice
Body lice are tiny insects that live in your clothing and feed on your blood. Find out how to treat and prevent this itchy nuisance of a bug.
Mononucleosis
Learn about the symptoms and treatment of the kissing disease in adults and children.
Strep throat
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this throat bacterial infection in children and adults.
Triple X syndrome
Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Teen depression
This serious mental health problem affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.
Infectious diseases
Viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
Malaria
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of this infectious disease transmitted to humans through mosquito bites.
Rotavirus
Learn more about this common childhood condition that causes fever, vomiting, diarrhea and sometimes abdominal pain.
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