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Amblyopia is sometimes called “lazy eye.” If left untreated, it can affect a child’s vision permanently.
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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COVID Vaccines for Younger Children: What Parents Need to Know
On October 29, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to include children ages 5 through 11. The American Academy of Family Physicians has endorsed the approval. The Academy believes it will
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Delta Variant: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 is a serious health crisis in U.S. communities and across the globe. Since it was first identified in late 2019, COVID-19, which is caused by the coronavirus, has evolved into more powerful strains. This includes the powerful Delta variant. The
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This can happen at any…
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Tips for Healthy Children and Families
By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying…
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Migraines
Migraines are headaches that can be intense and reoccurring.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious condition related to diabetes and fatal if not properly treated.
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Benign Breast Conditions
While breast abnormalities are often associated with cancer, there are many other benign conditions women (and men) need to be…
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Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways of the lungs that lasts longer than 3 months. It is most…
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Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains range from mild to severe and need immediate treatment.
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Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results
Cervical cancer screening is important and has saved lives.
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)
Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that can cause you to stop breathing multiple times while you sleep.
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home.
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Organic Foods: What You Need to Know
Description: Organic is a label, production and harvest term. It doesn’t guarantee better nutrition.
