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“Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung
Dr. Meagan Vermeulen

Unless you are allergic to the venom of bees, wasps, or hornets, you probably won’t need to see your family…
“Why do I smoke?" Quiz

People smoke for different reasons. Knowing why you smoke can be the first step on the road to quitting.
"Do I Want to Quit?" Quiz

Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…
Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Long-term

Ongoing or recurrent abdominal pain (stomach pain), also called chronic pain, may be difficult to diagnose, causing frustration for both…
Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Short-term

Just about everyone has had a “stomachache” at one time or another. But sudden severe abdominal pain (stomach pain), also…
Abdominal Ultrasound

An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test to examine the inside of your stomach.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any…
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Abusive Head Trauma

Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…
Accessing Care in Rural Communities

Most of us can find a doctor or a hospital nearby. Rural residents struggle to find health care in their towns and counties. Some people have to drive an hour or more to find the nearest doctor or hospital. There are other barriers, too
ACL Injury

An ACL injury is the overstretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee. It is a common…
Acne

Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…
Acne | Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not…
Acute Bronchitis

Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into…
Added Sugar: What You Need To Know

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types…
Addison’s Disease

Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain…
Adhesive Capsulitis

Adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder, is the condition that occurs when inflammation in your shoulder eventually leads to difficulty moving…

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