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Not So Merry This Holiday Season? Try These Tips

It’s common to feel down or depressed in winter, but you can do something about it.

Depression, Health, Psychiatry

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Ear Tube Surgery: A Doctor Answers Your Top Questions

This common procedure can relieve pain and improve hearing and speech in kids.

Children's Health, Ear Health, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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Kindness Can Be Positively Powerful—Here’s Why

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Community, Wellness

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CAR T-Cell Therapy Helps Patient Beat Cancer

When chemotherapy didn’t work, CAR T-cell therapy delivered results.

Health

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Sensitive to Light? What to Do About Photophobia

If you’re squinting and in constant pain, it’s time to see a doctor. Here’s why.

Eye Health, Ophthalmology

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Food Poisoning or Stomach Flu? How to Tell the Differ...

A doctor explains the two conditions and what to do about them.

Digestive Health, Primary Care, Your Care

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Not So Merry This Holiday Season? Try These Tips

It’s common to feel down or depressed in winter, but you can do something about it.

Depression, Health, Psychiatry

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Featured Topic: Children's Health

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Concussions FAQs: Symptoms, Treatment and Recovery

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Children's Health, Injury Prevention, Sports Medicine

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4 Things to Know Before Your Kid Starts Strength Training

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Children's Health, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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little girl sits on a couch, leans head to the side while she clutches her ear

Ear Tube Surgery: A Doctor Answers Your Top Questions

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Children's Health, Ear Health, Ear, Nose, and Throat Health, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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The Scary Truth About Energy Drinks and Teens

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Adolescents, Children's Health, School-Age Children

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Featured Topic: Coronavirus

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Traveling with Kids? Plan Ahead to Stay Well

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Coronavirus

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3 Things Parents Should Know About Bivalent Boosters for Young Children

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Babies, Coronavirus, Toddlers and Preschoolers, Vaccines

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FAQs: COVID-19 Booster Shots

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Coronavirus, Vaccines

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COVID Destroyed His Lungs; A Transplant Saved His Life

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Coronavirus, Patient Stories, Transplants

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Featured Topic: Mental Health

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7 Ways to Cope with a Loved One’s Serious Illness or Injury

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Mental Health, Relationships, Stress Management

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Trying Again After Pregnancy Loss: How to Take Care of Your Emotional Needs

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Grief, Mental Health, Pregnancy and Maternal Health

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6 Tips for Coping with Traumatic Events

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Mental Health, Trauma

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8 Ways to Handle the Stress of Big, Happy Events

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Mental Health, Stress Management

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Featured Topic: Wellness

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Kindness Can Be Positively Powerful—Here’s Why

A simple gesture may brighten your day and have positive effects on society.

Community, Wellness

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5 Ways to Combat Loneliness and Isolation

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Mental Health, Wellness

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4 Therapeutic Benefits of Getting Outside

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Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners: What You Need to Know

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Nutrition, Wellness

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