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Pneumococcal Vaccines for Seniors
Pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent pneumonia. Adults 65 and older, for whom pneumonia can be fatal, should get two different…
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Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.
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Chlamydia
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms.
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Moments of anger in children are normal. But as parents, it’s important to teach your child how to deal with…
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Blood Test: Lipid Panel
A lipid panel is a simple blood test to check your cholesterol levels. This test is important because cholesterol can…
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Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue, fluid, or a growth from your body to examine tissue or a…
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Girls and Puberty
Puberty is a time of changes—both physical and emotional. Helping your daughter understand what’s happening and what to expect is…
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Circumcision
Circumcision is a procedure where the foreskin (the skin that covers the tip of the penis) is removed. It’s usually…
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What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health
Good health can decrease your risk of developing certain conditions. Learn what you can do to maintain your health.
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Sugar Substitutes
Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten foods and drinks. You may have heard them called “artificial…
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Chronic Pain Medicines
Chronic pain can last from 3 months to many years. Medicines to treat it include pain relievers, antidepressants, and…
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Repeated Infections in Children
Learn why your child may get several infections while he or she is still young.
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Prediabetes
Prediabetes is when your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes.
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Chronic Cough
A chronic cough is one that lasts for 8 weeks or more.
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.
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Keto Diet
The keto diet, or ketogenic diet, is one that is high in fat intake and low in carbohydrate intake.
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COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Under 5
Though it isn't in the news as much as it was in the beginning, the COVID-19 pandemic is still not over. To help continue to fight the spread of the disease, COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children as young as…
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COVID Vaccines for Young Children: What Parents Need to Know
On December 8, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the updated (Bivalent) COVID-19 vaccine to include children 6 months and older. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will help prevent COVID-19…
