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Q. Can inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affect my monthly period?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Yes. Many women with active IBD have irregular periods. When the disease goes into remission, regular periods sometimes return. No one knows for sure...
Q. Since I have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), do I have a higher chance of getting colon cancer?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Yes. IBD can increase the chances of cancer of the intestine by as much as five times. Even so, more than 90 percent of people who have IBD do NOT...
Q. What are "cosmeceuticals?"
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Some products can be both cosmetics and drugs. Such products have two uses. For example, a shampoo is a cosmetic because it's used to clean the hair...
Q. What is diabetes?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism -- the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. Most of the food we eat is broken down into...
Q. Why is the rate of diabetes rising?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
The prevalence of diabetes in the United States is likely to increase for several reasons. First, a large segment of the population is aging. Also...
Q. What are the types of diabetes?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
The three main types of diabetes are Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Gestational diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease...
Q. What are the tests for diagnosing diabetes?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
The fasting plasma glucose test is the preferred test for diagnosing type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is most reliable when done in the morning. However...
Q. What are the other forms of impaired glucose metabolism (also called pre-diabetes)?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
People with pre-diabetes, a state between "normal" and "diabetes," are at risk for developing diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes. However, studies...
Q. What are the scope and impact of diabetes?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Diabetes is widely recognized as one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. In 2006, it was the seventh leading cause of...
Q. Who gets diabetes?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Diabetes is not contagious. People cannot "catch" it from each other. However, certain factors can increase the risk of developing diabetes. Type 1...
Q. What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
STDs are diseases that you get by having sex and are the most common infectious diseases in the United States. They are diseases that you get by...
Q. Can STDs be cured for good?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
While some STDs can be treated and cured and will go away completely, other STDs can't be cured; their symptoms can only be managed. STDs can affect...
Q. What does hurting yourself mean?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Hurting yourself, sometimes called self-injury, is when a person deliberately hurts his or her own body. Some self-injuries can leave scars that...
Q. Why do some teens want to hurt themselves?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
Many people cut themselves because it gives them a sense of relief. Some people use cutting as a means to cope with any problem. Some teens say that...
Q. Who are the people who hurt themselves?
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U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services
People who hurt themselves come from all walks of life, no matter their age, gender, race or ethnicity. About one in 100 people hurts himself or...
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