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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Is Childhood Leukemia?
Childhood leukemia is the most common type of cancer that affects children. Leukemia is a cancer of white blood cells that starts in bone marrow (the soft center part of bones), which produces blood cells. Once a leukemic cell develops, it multiplies quickly in the bone marrow and can prevent...
NIAAA for Middle School
Underage drinking is a significant public health problem in the United States.
This webpage contains interactive activities to help parents, caregivers, and teachers introduce and reinforce key messages about peer pressure, resistance skills, and other important topics related to underage...
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
This JAMA Patient Page describes the condition of ulcerative colitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.