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Diabetes and High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is 2 times more likely to strike a person with diabetes mellitus. Left untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious health problems. These include: Heart disease Kidney disease Eye problems Stroke A person with diabetes and

Multiple Pregnancy Multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy involving more than one fetus. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Overview of Multiple Pregnancy Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy Complications of Multiple Pregnancy Care and Management of

Kidney Transplantation in Children What is a kidney transplant? A kidney transplant is surgery to place a healthy kidney from another person into someone with severe kidney problems. The healthy kidney may come from 2 types of donors: Deceased donor. This is an organ donor who

Pregnancy Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Pregnancy Overview Anatomy: Fetus in Utero The First Trimester (0 - 12 Weeks) The Second Trimester (12 - 24 Weeks) The Third Trimester (24 - 40 Weeks) The Pregnant Mother Hormones During Pregnancy Weight Gain

Allergens: Dust and Dust Mites What are dust allergens? Dust allergens are substances found in dust. They may include: Fabric fibers Lint Feathers Stuffing materials Animal protein (dander, saliva, urine, and body oils) Bacteria Mold and fungus spores Food particles Plants

Topic Index - Ear, Nose, and Throat Ear, Nose, & Throat Home Ear Disorders Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear Common Childhood External Ear Problems Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear) Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection) Mastoiditis Hearing

Warning Signs During Pregnancy What are some warning signs of possible pregnancy complications? Talk with your healthcare provider about the possible warning signs of preterm labor and other pregnancy complications. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of

Anatomy of the Prostate Gland Facts about the prostate gland The prostate gland is about the size of a walnut. It's located just below the bladder, and it surrounds the urethra. This is a tube that carries urine and semen out of the body. The prostate is partly muscular and

Air Pollution What is air pollution? Air pollution is when harmful substances are in the air that we breathe. National agencies and organizations report that: Air pollution comes from many sources. Some of these include industrial operations. Other sources are stationary fuel

Allergens: Animals What is an animal allergen? Allergens found in animals are a common cause of allergic reactions. They are caused by the proteins found in an animal's: Skin (dander) Saliva Urine Household pets such as cats and dogs are the most common sources of animal