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Las consultas con el doctor pueden ser estresantes, especialmente cuando se deben a una enfermedad grave o crónica (duradera). Si uno de tus seres queridos tiene que ir al doctor, sigue estos consejos para ayudarle antes, durante y después de la consulta.

La hepatitis C es una enfermedad grave del hígado causada por el virus de la hepatitis C o VHC. Por lo general, se contrae por contacto con la sangre de una persona que tiene la enfermedad.

Las estatinas son medicamentos que reducen el riesgo de sufrir un ataque al corazón o un derrame cerebral (ataque al cerebro o apoplejía) al disminuir o prevenir el colesterol alto.

Taking aspirin every day can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, and colorectal cancer in some people age 50 to 59. Share this resource to encourage people to ask their doctors about taking aspirin.

Share these steps to help people protect their families from lead. Children under age 6 and pregnant women are most at risk for problems related to coming into contact with lead.

Most deaths from cervical cancer can be prevented if women get regular screening tests (called Pap tests). Share this resource to encourage women to get screened.

What people eat can affect their heart health. Share these tips for heart-healthy eating.

Talking to a family member or friend about losing weight can be hard. Share these tips to help people get the conversation started.

Regular physical activity during pregnancy can help women have a more comfortable pregnancy. It may also help reduce the risk of complications. Share these tips to help pregnant women stay active.

Even though prostate cancer is common, screening for it isn't recommended. Share this information to help people start a conversation with their doctors about prostate cancer.