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Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Saturated fat, derived primarily from animal products, clogs arteries and raises the risk for coronary artery disease. Even worse are trans fats, which pack a double whammy by raising harmful low-d...
Read MoreJaundice is yellowing of the skin. It's very common, and found in many newborns of all races. Two to three of every four newborns will get it. Jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin in t...
Read MoreSmokers who want to quit can choose from a variety of tools that double or triple their chances of succeeding. The best approach uses medication to quell cravings for nicotine along with some...
Read MoreAn electronic health record (EHR) is a collection of information about you and your health. It is organized in a way that makes it easy for health care providers to get the information they need to...
Read MoreIf unauthorized people or companies see your health information, it’s considered a breach of your privacy. If a health care provider or anyone associated with them is aware of the breach, the...
Read MoreWhen you go to a doctor's office or medical facility, your health care provider creates a collection of information about your health. More and more doctors are saving these records electronica...
Read MoreYou should keep medical records for major medical events indefinitely. It's important to keep your medical records updated, especially with vaccinations, major illnesses and reactions to medica...
Read MoreFew people can remember every detail of their health history, such as prescription amounts and precise dates of surgeries, tests, screenings and procedures, such as a biopsy. In an emergency, remem...
Read MoreBy federal law, your medical information is kept private with certain exceptions. Your information may be viewed by anyone who needs it to provide health care to you or to make sure you are receivi...
Read MoreDoctors, hospitals and other health care providers must get your permission before they share your health information with other health care providers. You generally sign a consent form the first t...
Read MoreMedical identity theft occurs when someone receives medical care while pretending to be you. They may fraudulently rack up bills and even get your insurance company to pay medical costs. You can h...
Read MoreHealth care providers can see your health information as necessary to make sure you’re getting the right treatment and medications. If someone such as a partner or relative is authorized to t...
Read MoreYour online personal health records (PHR) are as secure as you make them. You decide who can see your records by creating permissions and secure passwords for your records. Another key way to safe...
Read MoreWhen you need medical care, having the right information available can save you time and money. For example, you won't have to duplicate tests that have already been done, or try to remember th...
Read MoreIt should include information from your medical records, but it can also include your own notes, contact numbers and other information. Here's a good list to start with: Name and birth date ...
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