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7 Tips for Enjoying the Holidays While Taking a GLP-1
With planning, you can still enjoy your favorite foods.
Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss
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A Life-Changing Brain Surgery After Decades of Misdiagnosis
Susan Paeplow’s episodes of anxiety were actually seizures.
Epilepsy, Neurology, Neurosurgery
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5 Benefits of Palliative Care
Palliative care can improve your quality of life when you’re ill.
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How to Deal with Difficult Family Members
Planning ahead can make gatherings easier.
Mental Health, Relationships, Stress Management
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Simple Steps to Reduce Your Flu Risk
Here’s how to keep your family safe during flu season.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
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5 Ways to Support Your Child in Sports
Your young athlete needs healthy habits to play their best.
Children's Health, Sports Medicine
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Featured Topic: Children's Health
5 Ways to Support Your Child in Sports
Your young athlete needs healthy habits to play their best.
Children's Health, Sports Medicine
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Is Your Sore Throat Strep? 6 Facts to Know
This common bacterial infection requires antibiotics.
Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
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The Rise in Whooping Cough: What You Need to Know
Vaccines protect children, but adults need boosters, too.
Children's Health, Infectious Diseases, Vaccines
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How to Talk About Consent with Your Kids
The earlier you can start the discussion, the better.
Adolescents, Children's Health, Sexual Health
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Simple Steps to Reduce Your Flu Risk
Here’s how to keep your family safe during flu season.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
Read Article Is Your Sore Throat Strep? 6 Facts to Know
This common bacterial infection requires antibiotics.
Children's Health, Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
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Bird Flu: 6 Facts to Know
Most people don’t need to take special precautions yet.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
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Know the Difference Between Symptoms of Allergies, Cold, Flu and COVID-19
Only your doctor can tell you for sure, but it’s good to know what to look for.
Cold and Flu, Infectious Diseases
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How to Deal with Difficult Family Members
Planning ahead can make gatherings easier.
Mental Health, Relationships, Stress Management
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Can’t Sleep? It Might Be Insomnia
What to know if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
Mental Health, Sleep
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How to Help a Sleepwalker
How to take care of a loved one who wanders in the night.
Mental Health, Sleep
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Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Benzodiazepines
These medications are safe when used as directed but carry a high risk for misuse.
Medication, Mental Health, Pharmacology
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6 Holiday Health Tips for Santa—And You!
Don’t neglect wellness during this busy season.
Health, Wellness
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Why Am I Always So Tired?
Lots of things get in the way of a restful night of sleep.
Sleep, Wellness
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Are Food Dyes Safe? Expert Answers to Your Questions
Read this if you’re worried about food dyes and your family’s health.
Nutrition, Wellness
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Stop Scrolling Your Day Away: How to Reduce Social Media Use
Use these tips to cut back on the time you spend on your phone.
Mental Health, Wellness
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