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  • Little girl smiling as doctor examines her ear

    Hearing Evaluation in Children

    Hearing evaluations are key in early diagnosis and intervention of childhood hearing loss. Early intervention will provide you with more… or through earphones. For infants, the audiologist will monitor response (if any) to these noises (head turning toward noise, startle response, etc.). Older children will…

  • A mother and two young children lie in bed blowing their noses. Flu symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for symptoms of the common cold and vice versa. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses.

    Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms

    The common cold and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They share many symptoms, but they… Stay away from people who are sick. This is especially important for young children and infants, pregnant women, people age 65 and older and anyone…

  • Managing Your Child’s Medicine

    or your child may simply not want to take it. Try these tips to get your child to take medicine: As the adult, you should be positive and upbeat. Make taking medicine an enjoyable time for your child. If your child has stuffed animals or…

  • Woman drinking water with fruit sitting in front of her

    Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy

    Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things… becoming pregnant can help improve your chances of conceiving and delivering a healthy baby. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s adult body mass index (BMI)…

  • Bottle of HPV vaccine sitting next to syringe

    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

    HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus… and 12 should get the vaccine. It is most effective when the person is vaccinated before becoming sexually active. Teenagers and young adults can get the vaccine, too. It is approved for anyone between 9 years and 26…

  • A woman clutching her cervix in pain

    Cervical Cancer

    Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human… 65 years of age, you might be able to combine a Pap test with HPV testing every 5 years. If you are older than 65,…

  • Changing Your Cravings for "Bad" Foods

    Giving in to food cravings doesn’t have to be unhealthy, if you learn how to substitute good foods for bad… We’ve all had a food craving at one time or another. A food craving is an extreme desire for a certain food of type of…

  • Girl eating large chocolate bar and looking to see if anyone is watching

    Overeating in Children and Teens

    Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems… Sometimes it may seem your child or teen eats all the time. It may seem they are eating lots of snacks between meals or overeating at meals. How do…

  • Doctor and mom smiling at child

    Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission

    A child’s cancer remission is good news, but parents should remain vigilant while celebrating the condition status… Every parent whose child has been diagnosed with cancer wants to hear this word: remission. A complete remission is when the signs and symptoms of cancer have disappeared…

  • Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings… What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer starts in the tissue of the colon or the rectum (the largest part of the intestine located near the anus)…

  • A woman sits on the couch with one hand holding her head and the other hand holding her stomach. Good gut health improves your physical health, mental well-being, and boosts your immunity against infection.

    Optimizing Your Gut Health: Tips, Myths, and the Gut-Brain Connection

    Good gut health improves your physical health, mental well-being, and boosts your immunity against infection… You’ve likely had that “gut” feeling about an important decision in your life. But your gut can also alert you to something physical. Your gut is a short name for…

  • doctor writes on clipboard in front of aisle of OTC medicines

    OTC Medicines: Know Your Risks and Reduce Them

    Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can be purchased at the store without a doctor’s prescription, but care should still be taken to… Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are those you can buy at the store. You don’t need a prescription from your doctor. They help you feel better by treating or…

  • 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… COVID-19 is a disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, which was identified in 2019. Coronaviruses mutate (change) into new and different variants. However, they remain infectious to people and some animals. The infection spreads through respiratory…

  • closeup of female hand holding variety of colorful pills on palm

    How to Get the Most From Your Medicine

    Knowing how to use both prescription and over-the-counter medicines properly can be the difference between feeling better or feeling… Medicines can help you feel better. But if medicines are taken incorrectly, they can make you feel worse or do harm. To use prescription medicines…

  • A doctor uses a lighted instrument to closely examine moles on a female patient’s neck

    Skin Cancer

    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and highly preventable with regular screening… What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Almost all skin cancers are the result of too much exposure to ultraviolet light. This…

  • A distracted student listens to music in a classroom. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or home.

    Adult ADHD

    Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that makes it difficult to pay attention at school, work, or… What is adult ADHD? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder represented by a group of behaviors. It used to be called attention deficit…

  • A woman with hives on the backs of her legs

    Mastocytosis

    Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of cells from the immune system in your body. It can occur in people of… What is mastocytosis? Mastocytosis is the abnormal growth of mast cells in the body. Mast cells are part of the immune system, which helps…

  • Woman scratching her arm

    Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

    Eczema and atopic dermatitis are rash-like skin conditions common in babies but can continue in adulthood… What is eczema and atopic dermatitis? Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is often…