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Adjustment Disorders in Children

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An adjustment disorder is an unhealthy emotional or behavioral reaction to a stressful event or change in a person’s life. The response happens within 3 months of the stressful event.

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Adult BMI Calculator

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Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.

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Alcohol and Pregnancy

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Alcohol consumption by the mother is a leading cause of preventable birth defects in the fetus. In addition, the risk for miscarriage and stillbirth increases with alcohol consumption.

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

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Alpha-fetoprotein screening is a blood test that measures the level of AFP in the mothers’ blood. Abnormal levels may indicate certain problems with the fetus.

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Amenorrhea

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Amenorrhea means you haven’t had your period for more than 3 cycles. It can be caused by a variety of things including overexercising, being overweight, or due to an ovulation problem.

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Amenorrhea in Teens

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Amenorrhea is a menstrual condition in which a woman’s menstrual periods are absent for more than three monthly cycles. Pregnancy is one possible cause of amenorrhea.

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