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Avian Flu
Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus…
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Bedbugs
Bedbugs are oval-shaped, wingless parasites. They have 6 legs and are about 1/5 of an inch long. They are white…
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Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder in the U.S. It affects your red blood cells and hemoglobin. Most people…
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…
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Meal Plans and How They Help
Eating healthy isn’t just about losing weight—it also helps to lower your risk for heart disease and other serious health…
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Medical Marijuana
While doctors are investigating the pros and cons of medical marijuana, some research shows it may have a positive impact…
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Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. If the vagina isn’t acidic enough, too many yeast can…
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Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a respiratory infection. It is also known as pertussis. Whooping cough is highly contagious and is most…
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Vision Loss
Vision loss is losing your ability to see well without vision correction tools, such as eyeglasses or contact lenses. It…
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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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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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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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Integrating Back to Work After COVID-19
So much has changed due to COVID-19. You may wonder what to expect when you go back to work. But…
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COVID-19 Testing
There are two types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests. If you think you have COVID-19, you should contact your doctor to…
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COVID-19 Face Masks
If you need to go into public in the COVID-19 pandemic, wear a face mask to contain your germs and…
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Spinal Cord Injury
Common causes of spinal cord injury include falling, sports-related events, car accidents, and diseases such as polio or spina…
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Sore Throat
A sore throat means that your throat hurts. It feels irritated or scratchy. You may feel mild discomfort or burning…
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disorder. There are 2 types of scleroderma. One type affects the skin. The other type…
