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The Nemours Foundation mentions these possible risks of an epidural: Increased difficulty pushing during labor (although a doctor can adjust the medication to compensate for this). A drop in the mother’s blood pressure. Headache. Rarely, problems urinating for the mother. Some bleeding in the mother. Slow heartbeat in the fetus. ...

You've taken the first step by putting your best foot forward and made the commitment to begin an exercise program.  You spend a few minutes preparing your body for what's about to come, but once the workout is over, you're too tired and stretching is the last thing on your mind.  The importance of stretching prior to activity is beneficial because stretching cold muscles can contribute...

The Cleveland Clinic says the following factors make childhood obesity more likely: A genetic predisposition or family history of obesity. Not getting enough exercise. Eating unhealthy foods. Rarely, a health condition such as an endocrine disorder. ...

The company said material from the Polish reactor should be available in the United States and Canada later this month, helping to ease a shortage of radioactive material Molybdenum 99, or Mo-99. Last May, Canadian health officials shut down the National Research Universal reactor that produces a third of the world’s supply of MO-99, sending medical isotope makers scrambling to find ne...

"You can choose to take the millions of dollars you have stored away for your next round of ads to kill meaningful reform, and use them to start giving Americans some relief from their skyrocketing premiums," Sebelius said in prepared remarks to an insurance industry group. "If you take this approach, you may give up some short-term profits. But you will also be helping to create a susta...

The U.S. Department of Transportation offers these suggestions to avoid distractions while driving: Never text or talk on your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel. Turn off the ringer or your phone, and set it out of reach while you’re driving. Never eat, drink, primp yourself, use a GPS device, read or surf through radio stations or CD tracks while you drive. If you happen to c...

Some people may be predisposed to lactose intolerance because of family history, while others may develop it from a medical problem, including celiac disease or Crohn’s disease. Adults and premature babies are more likely than others to develop lactose intolerance, the agency says. Certain ethnic groups are also at an increased risk, such as African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and Ame...

The National Women’s Health Information Center says a urinary tract infection (UTI) may have these warning signs and should be evaluated by a doctor without delay: A painful or stinging sensation during urination. Feeling like you need to urinate frequently, but with little urine output. A sensation of pressure in the lower abdominal area. A bad odor or unusual appearance to urine, includ...

In addition to avoiding foods that you don’t tolerate well, the American Academy of Family Physicians says you can also help prevent indigestion by: Limiting greasy, high-fat foods. Limiting consumption of chocolate. Eating slowly without rushing. Not smoking. Managing stress and relaxing. Resting at least an hour after a meal before starting strenuous activity or exercise. ...

Waging an uphill fight for passage of his top domestic priority, Obama was to meet with 11 Democratic House members from the party’s progressive wing and then with seven Democratic House centrists, his press office said. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi predicted at her weekly press conference that Congress would ultimately approve the far-reaching legislation but warned that she was ...