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Article - 4 Minute Read
Measles Virus: What Are the Symptoms? And How Can You Stay Safe?
Measles was once among the most common childhood diseases. Then it disappeared. What is measles, and why is the disease back? Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Do You Know the Facts About Antibiotics?
Antibiotics are so commonly used to treat illnesses now, you hardly think twice when your doctor writes you a prescription for your sinus infection. But do you really have all the facts about antibiotics? Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Your Hip Pain May be the Sign of a Rare Condition
Cellular death in the hip area has nothing to do with your mobile phone, but it does have everything to do with mobility. An interruption of the blood supply to bone components, particularly the shoulders, knees and hips, is what causes cellular death. Bone is alive, but without blood tissue it dies. And ultimately, this leads the bone to collapse. This disease is known medically as Avascular Necrosis (AVN), and has aliases the include osteonecrosis, bone infarction, aseptic necrosis or ischemic bone necrosis. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Having Your Appendix Removed—Why and How?
When someone mentions their appendix, they are usually talking about having it removed. Most people are only aware of their appendix when it becomes inflamed and infected, requiring a general surgeon to remove it, also known as an appendectomy. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Car Seat Safety in the Winter
Keeping our children warm is always front and center in our minds through the winter season, but bulky coats and snowsuits are a hazard to the effectiveness of a car seat. Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Reasons for Losing Your Voice When You’re Not Sick
Sometimes, you know exactly why you're losing your voice. Other times, it's a mystery. Here's how the vocal cords work and when to see a doctor. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Is It Possible to Suddenly Develop Allergies?
It can be challenging determining if the symptoms you’re experiencing are allergies or something else. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
How to Add More Protein to Your Vegetarian Diet
Vegetarians can often have trouble incorporating nonanimal proteins into their diet. Learn more about protein-packed, plant-based foods for vegetarians. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Have Chronic Lung Disease? 5 Reasons to Be Evaluated for a Lung Transplant
Many people with chronic lung disease view lung transplants as a last resort. However, you may already be a candidate for a lung transplant. Learn why. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health, Transplant
