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Burns: Preventing Burns in Your Home
Fires and other accidents at home can result in burns to you or a family member. Be prepared now and…
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BMI Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) measures body fat. It’s based on your height and weight. It can tell you if you…
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Breast Cyst Aspiration
A breast cyst aspiration is an in-office procedure your doctor will do to drain a cyst in your breast.
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Botulinum Toxin Injections: A Treatment for Muscle Spasms
Botulinum toxin, or Botox, is used to treat muscle spasms and other conditions. It is injected into the affected…
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings between happy and sad. People of all ages and…
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Surgery for Obesity
Weight loss surgery can be called bariatric surgery. It involves surgically reducing the size of your stomach so your body…
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Sore Muscles from Exercise
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, it can cause sore muscles. This is common if you…
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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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Pets and Parasites
Pets carry diseases or parasites that can make human sick.
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Oral Medicines for Diabetes
Oral diabetes medicines are medicines that you take by mouth to help control your blood sugar level.
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Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Misinformation
Find out the myths and truths about COVID-19. Be cautious with what you share.
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COVID-19 Face Masks
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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Hand Sanitizers and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from getting COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and…
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COVID-19 Testing
Find out the facts around getting tested for COVID-19.
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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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Is There a “Right Way” to Take My Medicine?
By giving specific, easy-to-understand instructions, I help my patients get the most out of their medicines and avoid problems.
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Trusted Help for Worsening GERD Symptoms
Don’t assume you’re fine if something doesn’t seem quite right. The earlier your family doctor can address health problems, the…
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Nutrition Made Simple
Focusing on good nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. Follow these tips for keeping nutrition simple in your busy…
