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The Doctor Will See You In Person Now
Telemedicine lets you access medical care without leaving your home. But it isn’t the right choice for every visit with…
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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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You Don’t Have to Handle Dementia Care Alone
When a loved one has dementia, your family doctor can be a trusted resource and partner in their care.
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Living With Diabetes: How a CGM Can Help
Using a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGM) can help some patients who have diabetes keep their blood glucose level from…
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Don’t Miss Your (Flu) Shot
Older adults are at higher risk of flu complications, so it’s important for them to get the flu vaccine every…
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Unsure About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Talk to Your Family Doctor
Your family doctor can provide trustworthy information about the COVID-19 vaccine and other recommended immunizations.
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Which Vaccinations Do I Really Need?
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is a priority, but it’s still important to get all of the vaccinations your family doctor…
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Caring for Your Premature Baby
A premature baby is one that is born before the 37th week of pregnancy and can require a lot of…
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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, in June of 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Flu Risks Greater for Racial Minorities
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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Teenagers and Headaches
Medicines can sometimes react with nutrients in foods or dietary supplements. You should speak to your doctor about any potential…
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Cholesterol | Plant Sterols and Stanols
Certain foods, such as plant sterols and stanols can help lower cholesterol.
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Prescription Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medicines
Prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are stronger than over-the-counter medicines and can be used to treat a number of conditions.
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Health Information on the Web: Finding Reliable Information
Follow these tips when searching for reliable health and medical information on the web.
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Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions
Medicines can sometimes react with nutrients in foods or dietary supplements. You should speak to your doctor about any potential…
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Lipomas
Lipomas are slow-growing tumors that come from fat cells. They are usually round, moveable lumps under the skin.
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Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is when one or both breasts make milk or a milky discharge unrelated to milk production in breastfeeding.
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