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Cancer
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Breast Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on why women should be concerned about breast cancer and gives resources for more information.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/breast-cancer.cfm
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Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers the common questions patients have regarding cervical cancer.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/cervical-cancer.cfm
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Colon and Rectal Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides a short explanation of this common cancer and the importance of screening.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/colon-cancer-rectum.cfm
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Lung Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about lung cancer in women, including how common it is, whether nonsmokers can develop it, and a smoker's risk of developing it.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/lung-cancer.cfm
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Mammograms Fact Sheet — This fact sheet discusses the different types of mammograms available, explains how often a woman should get them, and gives facts about their safety and effectiveness.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/mammograms.cfm
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Ovarian Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what ovarian cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/ovarian-cancer.cfm
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Pap Test Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what a Pap test is, why women need routine Pap tests, how it is performed, and what the results mean.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/pap-test.cfm
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Skin Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides basic information on skin cancer, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/skin-cancer.cfm
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Uterine Cancer: Cancer of the Uterus Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what uterine cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/uterine-cancer.cfm
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Cardiovascular health
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Heart Health and Stroke — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, as well as statistics, risk factors, and questions to discuss with your doctor.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/heart-health-stroke/
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Heart Healthy Eating Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on how healthy eating habits can help to reduce the risk of heart disease. It explains what a healthy portion is and how to make heart-healthy food choices.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/heart-healthy-eating.cfm
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Make the Call, Don't Miss a Beat — Not all women have chest discomfort or other common symptoms during their heart attack. Use this website to learn more about the symptoms of a heart attack in women and what to do if you think you are experiencing a heart attack.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/heartattack/
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Physical Activity Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains the benefits of exercise for people of all ages, how much exercise you should get each day, and when you should talk to your doctor.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/physical-activity.cfm
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Diabetes
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Diabetes and Pregnancy — This publication talks about how gestational diabetes can affect you and your baby. It also gives tips on how to stay healthy and control gestational diabetes.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/pregnancy_gateway/diabetes.html
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Diabetes Basics: Prevention (Copyright © American Diabetes Association) — This website has links about diabetes risk factors, diabetes prevention, and prediabetes.
http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/
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Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy — This publication provides information on problems associated with diabetes, especially heart and blood vessel problems. It lists preventive measures and treatment options.
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_heart/
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What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes — This publication reviews diabetes nutrition basics, including what, when, and how much a person with diabetes should eat. It discusses healthier ways to buy, cook, and eat foods to achieve good blood glucose control.
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/
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Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 — This booklet helps people with diabetes manage the disease through advice on eating healthy, checking blood glucose levels, and regular medical care.
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2/
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Food allergies
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Health professionals
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A Guide to the Clinical Care of Women with HIV — This guide is for health professionals who provide primary care to women with HIV. This publication also provides information for health professionals who are looking for more specific information to treat women with HIV.
ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/hab/WG05.pdf
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A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care — With the increasing diversity of the United States, physicians are more likely to treat people from different cultures. This guide is a resource to help health professionals with cultural competency in their offices.
https://cccm.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/
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Breast Cancer Screening — Health Professionals — This publication is a quick reference for health professionals on screening for breast cancer. It includes a summary of evidence, information on screening trials, results of randomized controlled trials, and instructions for breast self-examinations.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/breast/HealthProfessional
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Cervical Cancer Prevention — Health Professionals — This publication provides information for health professionals on preventing cervical cancer. It includes statistics about incidence and mortality and a summary of evidence.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/cervical/HealthProfessional
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Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Electronic Textbook — This website discusses the health risks, assessment, treatment, and management of overweight and obese patients.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/e_txtbk/index.htm
HIV and STIs
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Chlamydia Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on chlamydia infection, including its symptoms, how it is spread, how it is treated, and how to avoid contracting chlamydia.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/chlamydia.cfm
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Genital Herpes Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on genital herpes, its symptoms, ways to reduce outbreaks, and the complications that it might cause.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/genital-herpes.cfm
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Gonorrhea Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on gonorrhea, symptoms, treatment options, and how to avoid getting this infection.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/gonorrhea.cfm
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts. It includes modes of transmission, treatments, and ways to prevent HPV and genital warts.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/human-papillomavirus.cfm
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Syphilis Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what syphilis is, how it is spread, and how best to avoid infection. It describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and lists sources to contact for more information on syphilis.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/syphilis.cfm
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Trichomoniasis Fact Sheet — This fact sheet gives information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatments for the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/trichomoniasis.cfm
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Viral Hepatitis Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about viral hepatitis and how the virus spreads. It also has information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatitis.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/viral-hepatitis.cfm
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Women and HIV/AIDS — This section of womenshealth.gov provides women with resources and information to get help with HIV/AIDS. It provides information on prevention, testing, living with the disease, opportunistic infections, medical care, pregnancy, and more.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/
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Illnesses and disabilities
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Lupus
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Could I Have Lupus? — This interactive website provides information about lupus, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. It features diaries from women who have shared their stories on how they have dealt with the disease. You can also express your opinions or ask questions on the community forum.
http://www.couldihavelupus.gov/
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Eliminate Disparities in Lupus — This resource talks about the different types of lupus. It also discusses the higher rate of lupus in minority women and has links to information on lupus.
http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/AMH/factsheets/lupus.htm
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Lupus: Basics for Better Living (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.) — Although lupus has no cure, you can make lifestyle changes that help fight the disease and give you an improved sense of well-being. Learn more about how you can live better with lupus.
http://www.lupus.org/education/brochures/better03.html
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Lupus: Pregnancy and Family Planning (Copyright © S.L.E. Lupus Foundation) — Because complications can arise during pregnancy, women living with lupus need to plan early if they are thinking of having children. This publication provides questions and answers for women who have lupus and are considering pregnancy.
http://www.lupusny.org/about-lupus/fight-lupus-body-and-mind/pregnancy-and-family-planning
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Medicines (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.) — Medications are a very important part of managing lupus. This pamphlet discusses the principal drugs used in the primary management of lupus.
http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_aboutdiagnosis.aspx?articleid=84&zoneid=15
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Mental health
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Menopause
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Physical activity and nutrition for the family
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2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — This publication is the government’s official guide for Americans to use to get healthy. It discusses the recommended amount of physical activity that adults and children should do weekly and how this will benefit their health.
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/default.aspx
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Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents — This website encourages you to take an active role in helping your child — and your families — learn healthy eating and physical activity habits.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm
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Nutrition Tips for Kids (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) — By helping your child establish a healthy diet and regular exercise, you can reduce their risk of high cholesterol and obesity. This article has tips on how to establish healthy habits in your children.
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/food/kids/495.html
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Sleep
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Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep — This website explains the science of sleep and why it is so important to our well-being. It also offers information about sleep disorders and tips for getting a better night’s sleep.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm
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How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? (Copyright © National Sleep Foundation) — This publication discusses how much sleep we should be getting, the effects of not getting enough, and ways that you can improve your sleep.
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
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Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) — This brochure seeks to reduce the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by promoting back or side sleep as the preferred sleeping position for healthy infants.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5030
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Sleeping During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) — This publication has information on why sleeping is sometimes difficult during pregnancy. It also discusses finding a good sleeping position and what to do when you can't sleep.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/sleep_during_pregnancy.html
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What Is Sleep Apnea? — Patients with sleep apnea and their families will appreciate this fact sheet explaining sleep apnea's causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment, and more.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_WhatIs.html
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Women and Sleep (Copyright © National Sleep Foundation) — This fact sheet discusses how conditions unique to women, like the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause, can affect how well a woman sleeps.
http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/women-and-sleep
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Your Guide to Healthy Sleep — This publication talks about why sleep is important, how much you should get, and how to get a good night’s sleep.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/healthy_sleep.htm
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Smoking
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Learn About Your Risk From Smoking (Or the Risk of a Smoker You Know) — Smoking cigarettes is unhealthy, but few know how far-reaching the health effects can be. Use this tool to input information on your smoking history to receive a personalized risk profile.
http://smokefree.gov/smokersrisk/
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Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ) — This online summary describes how cigarette smoking can affect your health and what methods of prevention can reduce your risks of getting cancer. It also provides an overview of the different methods that are used to help with smoking cessation.
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/control-of-tobacco-use/patient
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Smoking and Tobacco Use — This website has extensive information on smoking and other types of tobacco use. It includes educational materials, reports, and information on how to quit.
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
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Women and Smoking (Copyright © American Cancer Society) — Smoking hurts you and your children. This article tells you how and gives links to resources that can help you quit.
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Women_and_Smoking.asp
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Health statistics
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Other
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Healthy Aging — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on topics related to aging, such as caregiving, health insurance, safety, age-related health problems, and staying active.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/aging/
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Healthy Pregnancy — Womenshealth.gov has created this site for expectant mothers. It provides information on fertility and birth control, each trimester of pregnancy, preparing for a new baby, childbirth, postpartum care, and financial help.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/
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Minority Women's Health — Womenshealth.gov has created this section of our website to help you learn about the health risks and leading health concerns of minority women. You also will find information on nutrition and wellness since exercising, eating better, and reducing stress can help prevent major health problems like heart disease, cancer, and accidents.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/minority-health/
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Content last updated February 8, 2012.
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