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Accessing Your Community’s Social Services
Sometimes, life’s challenges force us to seek help. Whether it’s illness, joblessness, homelessness, or natural disasters, social service agencies can…
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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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Body Image (Children and Teens)
Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body…
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Incision Care After Surgery
Taking care of your incision after surgery is important to your health. It can reduce the risk of infection and…
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Birth Control Options
Many women want to do what they can to prevent pregnancy. Birth control (also called contraception) can help. Many types…
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Avoiding Snakebites
If you enjoy being outdoors, you should recognize when snakes are active and learn how to best limit your exposure…
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Antibiotics: When They Can and Can't Help
Antibiotics are medicines prescribed by your doctor to treat infections. Overuse can lead to antibiotic resistance.
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Air Travel Health Tips
One key to air travel is to prepare ahead of time. Follow these tips to make your air travel healthier…
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Pregnancy and RSV
In August 2023, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved the maternal RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) to help prevent severe RSV…
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Viral Infections During Pregnancy
If you are pregnant, it’s important to take precautions against viral infections to protect you and your baby.
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COVID-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and wondering whether the COVID-19 vaccine is safe for you and your baby, the good news is it is. According to scientific data pregnancy increases your risk of a severe COVID-19 infection and…
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Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. How serious it is depends on what caused the pneumonia, your age, and…
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Do I Have COVID-19 or the Flu?
COVID-19 and the flu have many symptoms in common. It can be tricky to know which you have. But there…
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How to Treat Common Household Injuries
Cuts, scrapes, and even burns are common household injuries. Most of the time, these injuries are minor and can be…
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Pressure Sores
Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the…
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Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. This doesn’t mean you…
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Prescription Weight-loss Medicines
Prescription weight loss medicines are given to you by your doctor to help you lose weight when diet and exercise…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Here are some tips for…
