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Healthy Weight
Achieving a healthy weight is different for everyone. You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may… A 60-Second PSA from Khaliah Ali Watch the "Fight to Flourish: Candid Conversations on Obesity" video to hear stories of weight successes and…
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Type 2 Diabetes
If you or a loved one is at risk for type 2 diabetes, or has been diagnosed with this disease,… A 60-Second PSA from Chaka Khan Chaka Khan, the legendary musical artist, shares how important it is for people with type 2 diabetes to…
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RSV
Our RSV health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Essential Information | Videos | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources RSV: A Brief Overview Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a…
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COVID-19
Our COVID-19 health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… COVID-19 Essential Information | Diagnosis | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources COVID-19: A Brief Overview COVID-19 (coronavirus disease) is an infectious disease caused…
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Natural Family Planning
Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. It tracks when… Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. NFP helps people observe their body’s fertility signs…
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Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes pain and swelling in your heel… What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is an inflammatory condition. It occurs in the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot. The…
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Influenza
Our influenza health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition… Influenza Essential Information | Diagnosis | Risk Factors | Prevention | At-A-Glance Guides | Related Conditions | More Resources Influenza: A Brief Overview Influenza (also called “the…
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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… What is RSV? Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, is a common virus that affects the lungs and breathing passages. The virus is common in…
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus… What are uterine fibroids? Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus. These growths can be very tiny or as large as a cantaloupe. Fibroids are…
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Endometriosis
Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and… What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a medical condition in which the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus in the belly. Symptoms of…
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Measles
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also… With travel returning to pre-COVID levels and back-to-school season not far off, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging parents and…
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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… Respiratory synctial virus (RSV) is a common condition that affects a person’s respiratory system. In most cases, RSV causes mild, cold-like symptoms. However, infants and…
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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Social determinants of health are the conditions in which we live, learn, work, and play. These conditions can influence the… Social Determinants of Health Essential Information | Doctors' Note | At-A-Glance Guides | More Resources Social Determinants of Health (SDOH): A Brief Overview There…
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Prescription and OTC Drug Abuse
There are important steps you or a family member can take to reduce the risk of prescription and OTC drug… Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug abuse is at epidemic levels. The two represent what a doctor prescribes (prescription medicine) and what you can buy without…
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Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes
Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy. Learn how to manage your diabetes to have a healthy pregnancy… When you have diabetes, you have special concerns you need to manage to stay healthy. When you are pregnant and have diabetes, you also are faced with unique…
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Out of the Gym: Men’s Fitness Tips
For many men, getting to the gym is not always an option. There are plenty of exercises and tips you… A lot of exercise advice is geared at people who work out at the gym. Many men, though, either can’t belong to a gym or…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually… What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. Symptoms usually…
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to your lungs. These arteries can narrow or… What is pulmonary hypertension? “Pulmonary” means “in the lungs,” and “hypertension” means “high blood pressure.” Pulmonary hypertension is an increase in pressure in the blood…
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