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Cough Medicine: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over-the-counter cough suppressants can be used to treat some coughs that are interfering with your sleep or activities, but not…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that causes extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months and interrupts daily…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
If you feel sick, you may wonder if it’s the flu or COVID-19. While the two illnesses share many similarities,…
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Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is cancer of the bones. Most cases of bone cancer start in other areas and spread to the…
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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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Choosing Safe Baby Gear
Having a baby means you’ll need a lot of baby gear. First, do your research to ensure everything you buy…
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Cast Care
Having to wear a cast isn’t necessarily enjoyable — or comfortable. But taking proper care of your cast may mean…
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy…
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder that occurs when the tissues in your wrist get swollen or inflamed and…
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Handwashing and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Washing hands with soap and water is the most effective method to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2,…
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Family Doctors Are a Consistent Presence in Challenging Times
Working as a palliative care doctor has shown me how important a trusted family doctor is when patients face a…
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Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) affects how your brain processes sensory information, such as things you see, hear, smell, taste, or…
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Social and Cultural Factors that Can Influence Your Health
Genes and biology aren’t the only factors that influence our health. Our behaviors and our social and physical environments also…
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
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Stretching
Stretching is one of the best ways to keep your muscles healthy. Stretching regularly will maintain muscle strength and increase…
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Smallpox Vaccine
A case of smallpox hasn’t been seen since 1977, but it was once a serious virus. Symptoms included a rash,…
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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, whether caused by a specific injury or not, can be treated with active rest and range-of-motion exercises as…
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it…
