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Nutrition and Mental Health
Keeping a healthy diet isn’t just good for your body, it might benefit mental health, as well… You probably know that the food you eat affects your body. Many studies have shown the connection between your food choices and your overall health. Eating a nutritious…
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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… may also lose your sense of smell or taste if you have COVID-19. COVID-19 and the flu can cause severe illness and complications that require…
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At high risk for COVID-19? Create a plan
have some high-risk conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Protect yourself by creating a plan to prepare for unexpected illness. Use this guide to help you prepare for unexpected illness. Talk with your doctor or other health care clinician about actions you…
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Ear Infection
An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial… infections create pressure in the Eustachian tube that connects the throat to the middle ear. This pressure causes the ear pain. A chronic ear infection can last…
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite… the town of Lyme, Connecticut, were being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers investigated and found that tick bites were causing the illnesses. Lyme disease is carried by black-legged ticks (sometimes called deer ticks)…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder caused by a traumatic event or series of events… and recovering from traumatic events. You may have acute, or short-term,PTSD that can last for several months. You may have chronic, or long-term, PTSD that can last…
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Obesity
Obesity is a complex, and increasingly common disease that is associated with many health risks such as high blood pressure,… or to lose weight. Medicines include: Antihistamines, alpha blockers (given for allergies) Corticosteroids/steroids (given to reduce inflammation or to treat some chronic conditions) Beta blockers,…
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Deciding When to See a Doctor
Knowing when to see a doctor is an important decision. While there are no set rules, some general guidelines can… Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked that question at one time or another. Whether it’s a bad cold, a funny-looking…
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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… What is a pneumococcal vaccine? A pneumococcal vaccine is an injected medicine that can protect against and often prevent pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease is…
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Anti-diarrheal Medicines: OTC Relief for Diarrhea
Several types of diarrhea medicine are available over-the-counter to help you feel better and ease your symptoms… Diarrhea is when you have frequent, watery bowel movements – three or more loose stools in a day. Many things can cause it, including: Virus Bacteria and parasites…
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Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a way for patients to receive access to medical care without leaving their homes by using technology to… Telemedicine is a way for patients to receive access to medical care without leaving their home or work. A doctor and a patient are…
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A (Hep A) is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. It isn’t typically as serious as hepatitis… What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed, it doesn’t…
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by a virus. It is usually spread from person to person through… What is hepatitis? Hepatitis is a general term for inflammation of the liver. Normally, the liver breaks down waste products in your blood. But when the liver is inflamed,…
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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… What are pressure sores? Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the time…
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Babesiosis
Babesiosis is a red blood cell infection caused by a parasite carried by deer ticks. Most infections happen in the… What is babesiosis? Babesiosis is an infection of the red blood cells. It is caused by a single-cell parasite called Babesia. The parasite is carried…
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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… I sat trembling, clasping my patient’s frail hand as I held back tears. Patricia (not her real name) told me about being diagnosed with…
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Thyroiditis
Learn about the types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, a name for several disorders that cause inflammation of… What is thyroiditis? Thyroiditis refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the thyroid. Your thyroid is the gland located in the front of your…
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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… I practice family medicine at a clinic in Alaska. During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, my clinic switched to telemedicine visits. Using…
