This JAMA Patient Page describes Lynch syndrome, its risk factors and diagnosis, and its association with colorectal cancer and other specific cancers.
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About Moderate Alcohol Use
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Drinking excessively increases your risk of getting sick, injured, or dying sooner.
You can choose not to drink alcohol, drink less, or drink in moderation to lower these risks, compared to drinking excessively.
However, even moderate drinking may increase your risk...
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Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
This JAMA Patient Page describes allergic skin reactions from contact with poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac plants, and how to treat rashes caused by these plants.
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What Is Strep Throat?
This JAMA Patient Page describes strep throat, its signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications.
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Screening for Breast Cancer
We all want better ways to find breast cancer early and save lives from this disease. Breast cancer screening can detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. This guide is meant to help you and your health care professional understand the benefits and risks of breast cancer screening,...
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Eating Family Meals Together at Home
Eating meals at home together as a family is important for both parents and children.
Eating dinner together at least 3 or 4 times per week has positive effects on child development and has been linked to children’s lower rates of overweight and obesity, substance abuse, teen pregnancy,...
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What Is Perinatal Depression?
Perinatal depression can occur during pregnancy and the first 12 months after childbirth.
Perinatal depression, also called postpartum depression, affects about 1 in 7 perinatal individuals. More than 75% of these individuals receive no treatment for perinatal depression. Onset of...
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What Should I Know About Injectable Weight-Loss Medications?
How Do I Know If Injectable Weight-Loss Medications Are Right for Me?
The decision to start an injectable weight-loss medication is based on several factors. These include weight, medical history, personal preference, and medication cost. Talk with your health care professional about...
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New in Spanish! Seasonal Affective Disorder Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. It includes a description of SAD, signs and symptoms, how SAD is diagnosed, causes, and treatment options.
Esta hoja informativa ofrece una descripción del trastorno afectivo estacional, un...
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What Is Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder affects about 8 million people in the US and an estimated 40 million individuals worldwide. Symptoms of bipolar disorder typically start between age 15 to 25 years, often with an...
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