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A multiple pregnancy is usually identified early in the pregnancy so that good prenatal care can begin.

The most important factor for patients to get vaccines may be as simple as your direct and clear recommendation.

An ASD is a common heart defect that's present at birth. If it's not found until you are an adult, your heart may not be able to pump as much blood.

For some people, a healthy weight is higher or lower than average. Your healthcare provider can help you decide on a healthy weight for you.

Knowing the truth about losing weight can help you separate what works from what doesn’t. Don’t be taken in by expensive weight-loss fads like pills, herbs, and special foods. There’s no magical way to lose weight.

Food is your body’s fuel. You can’t live without it. The key is to give your body enough nutrients and energy without eating too much. Learn new eating habits to manage your weight.

Studies show that people who exercise are the most likely to lose weight and keep it off. Exercise burns calories. It helps build muscle to make your body stronger. Make exercise part of your weight-management plan.

Venography is a procedure that makes X-ray studies of the veins. It shows how blood flows in your veins.

A healthy liver does many important jobs. It processes alcohol, food, and medicines. It makes digestive juices, helps with blood clotting, and helps your body fight infection. The portal vein is the large vessel that carries most of the blood from the intestine to the liver. Certain diseases or a blockage in the portal vein can cause blood pressure to rise in this vein. This often leads to fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites) and massive bleeding. The TIPS procedure helps ease the pressure in the portal vein. The procedure is done by a specially trained doctor called an interventional radiologist.