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Q&A: Healing a Pinched Nerve in Your Neck

Most people won’t need surgery for this somewhat common condition.

Nervous System, Neurosurgery

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COVID Destroyed His Lungs; A Transplant Saved His Life

Former collegiate athlete needed a double lung transplant after getting COVID.

Coronavirus, Patient Stories, Transplants

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Gaining More Life After Bariatric Surgery

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Bariatric Surgery, Patient Stories

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Grandfather and grandson smile while eating popsicles; grandson is sitting on edge of a pool, grandfather is in the pool.

7 Tips to Stay Hydrated Outdoors

Planning ahead is key to avoid dehydration.

Nutrition, Wellness, Your Care

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Is Your Hand Tingling? It Could Be Carpal Tunnel Synd...

This progressive condition should be treated promptly.

Orthopedic Surgery

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A Lupus Diagnosis Is Often a Difficult Journey

No two patients’ symptoms are the same.

Immune Health, Immunology

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9 Tips to Help Adjust to Life with Celiac Disease

Planning is the key to success with a gluten-free diet.

Celiac Disease, Digestive Health

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Featured Topic: Children's Health

Your Newborn Has Sickle Cell Disease. Now What?

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Blood Diseases, Children's Health, Genetics

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How to Spot the Signs of Bullying—And What to Do

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Adolescents, Children's Health, Kids and Mental Health, School-Age Children

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7 Questions to Ask if Your Child Is in Pain

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Children's Health, Pain Management

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10 Actions That Can Keep Your Child Out of the Emergency Department

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Children's Health, Safety

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Featured Topic: Coronavirus

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3 Things Parents Should Know About Bivalent Boosters for Young Children

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Babies, Coronavirus, Toddlers and Preschoolers, Vaccines

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FAQs: COVID-19 Booster Shots

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Coronavirus, Vaccines

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COVID Destroyed His Lungs; A Transplant Saved His Life

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Coronavirus, Patient Stories, Transplants

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5 Things to Know About Paxlovid, an Oral Treatment for COVID-19

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Coronavirus, Infectious Diseases

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Featured Topic: Mental Health

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How Parents and Schools Can Work Together to Support Mental Health

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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9 Reasons to Try Therapy

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Mental Health

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6 Mental Health Tips for Parents

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Adolescents, Families, Kids and Mental Health, Mental Health

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7 Tips for Handling Grief During the Holidays

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Grief, Mental Health

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Featured Topic: Wellness

Grandfather and grandson smile while eating popsicles; grandson is sitting on edge of a pool, grandfather is in the pool.

7 Tips to Stay Hydrated Outdoors

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Nutrition, Wellness, Your Care

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3 Steps to Quit Dieting for Good

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness

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One Small Change Can Make a Big Difference

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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5 Tips for Finding a Gym

Three patients share how weight loss surgery changed their lives.

Wellness

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