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    Amblyopia (Lazy Eye)

    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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  • RSV

    Our RSV health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.

  • A doctor wearing a white coat sits with a patient in his office to go over the benefits of the RSV vaccine.

    RSV in Adults Over 60

    Older adults (above the age of 60) are at higher risk for severe RSV infection. This is especially true if…

  • Monitoring Your Blood Sugar Level

    If you have diabetes, it’s important to monitor your blood sugar throughout the day. There are 3 tools that can…

  • a young girl with Down syndrome looks up and smiles

    Down Syndrome

    Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development.

  • Physical therapist working with a senior woman after a heart attack

    Tips for Recovering and Staying Well After a Heart Attack

    It’s possible to recover from a heart attack and live a quality life.

  • A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to woman’s heart. Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most who have it don’t need treatment.

    Mitral Valve Prolapse

    Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people…

  • Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies

    According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise. A…

  • COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which was identified in 2019.

    Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Learn how to better protect yourself from COVID-19.

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    Obesity

    Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best ways to prevent many serious health problems.

  • COVID-19

    Our COVID-19 health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.

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    LDL Cholesterol

    Nearly 70 percent of Hispanic adults have high cholesterol and live with an elevated risk of blood clots, stroke and…

  • A toddler wears an oxygen mask. RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a common virus that makes it hard to breathe. RSV is common in children under 2, but anyone can get it.

    RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is…

  • Long COVID: Symptoms and Treatment

    Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will recover within a week or even a few days. But for some,…

  • A fourteen year old Caucasian girl reads her blood sugar level by placing her cellphone next to her pump in her arm as she sits at a dining table.

    Diabetes in Kids - Signs and Causes

    Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your child’s body doesn’t’ make or use insulin properly. There are two…

  • A girl sits at the kitchen table covering her eyes in a stressful way with her homework sitting in front of her.

    ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support

    ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.