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Search This, Not That—How to Find Reliable Health Info Online
All it takes is a click of the mouse or a swipe of the finger to be able to search for health information on the Internet. A search engine can bring back thousands or even millions of hits on any given topic. Scrolling down the list of results, you might see some pages that are written by a hospital or a drug company. Others may be written by a patient who is battling a disease, and some might even be written by a middle school student for a school project.
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Care A Little Extra For Your Heart This Holiday
The holidays are an exciting time of year for many, but they also can be filled with stress, overeating and too much alcohol. For all the merriment the holidays bring, studies indicate the period from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day also brings increased risks for heart-related conditions.
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Navigating the Holidays when You Have Diabetes
When the holidays in full swing, it is incredibly important and necessary to be aware of what (and how much!) we eat. At office parties and get-togethers with both family and friends, there’s a wide range of traditional delicacies to pick and choose from, both healthy and not-so-healthy.
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As Uterine Cancer Cases Rise, Here’s What To Do
With an uptick in the number of uterine cancer cases we diagnose, it’s important to understand what it is, why this is happening and how to help prevent it. This is a cancer affecting the endometrium, which is another term for the lining of the womb or uterus. Many types of this cancer exist and some are aggressive. Additional cancers (called sarcomas) can originate from the uterine muscle but are far less common.
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Do I Have an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone worries or feels stressed out on occasion. For the millions of people who live with anxiety disorders, these experiences are far more severe. That worry, stress and fear can negatively affect their work, social life, relationships or even just their ability to function. There is reason to have hope: Anxiety disorders are highly treatable through a variety of methods, including psychotherapy and medications.
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Why Feeding Your Baby Peanuts Sooner May Prevent Allergies
Over the past couple of decades, recommendations for introducing peanuts to children have shifted dramatically. After recommendations in 2000 were made to delay introduction to high-risk infants until age 3, peanut and other food allergies have continued to increase significantly.
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On the Grocery List: A Healthy Diet for Preventing Breast Cancer
Nearly a third of newly diagnosed cancers among women in the U.S. involve breast cancers. For American women, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer, trailing only skin cancer. Following a healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly reduce your risk of developing breast cancer, according to the American Institute of Cancer Research.
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Do Bone Spurs Always Need Surgery?
You may have noticed a bump on the top of your foot or the back of your heel bone and wondered what it is – and if it’s anything to worry about.
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Who Cares for Your Child in the Pediatric ER?
High fevers, life-threatening trauma and severe wounds are just a few issues pediatric emergency medicine doctors treat regularly. No matter the ailment, bringing a child to the emergency room (ER) can be a stressful experience. The medical experts and caregivers in the pediatric ER are trained to calm your concerns while providing the best possible treatment for your child.
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Taking Low-Dose Aspirin To Prevent Heart Disease? New Recommendations Under Review
When should you start – or stop – taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart disease and stroke?
