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Shingles Shot Rounds Out a Comprehensive Health-Care Routine

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For most women, managing their health means getting a yearly checkup, keeping up with recommended…

Routine Dental Visits Help Prevent Systemic Diseases

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Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…

Be Aware of Pneumonia Symptoms and Vaccination’s Role in Prevention

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Sometimes what seems like a bad cold is actually much more than that. For instance,…

Inflammatory Blood Vessel Disease Mimics Common Illnesses

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Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to injury. But…

Frontline: Atrial Fibrillation and Memory Decline; Acute Respiratory Infection; Mobile Stroke Units

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Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis May Increase Risk of Memory Decline A diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (A-fib)…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Antihistamines; Ablation for varicose vein; Dyspnea

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What are antihistamines, and how do they work? Antihistamines are medications that reduce or block…

What is a Pulse Oximeter?

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If you have been to a doctor’s office or hospital in the last 30 years,…

Ask the Experts: October 2022

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Q: What is metabolic syndrome? A: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Preventing Lyme disease; Diet and cataract risk; Respiratory infections

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How can I protect myself from Lyme disease when I’m hiking this summer? Lyme disease…

Annual Physical Exam Checklist

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It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

A Resolution for Better Health

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New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…

Aspiration Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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When you inhale fluid or food into your lungs, it is called aspiration. The fluid…

How Salt Affects Blood Pressure

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While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood…

9 Home Remedies to Relieve Flu Symptoms

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Flu is a viral upper respiratory tract infection that can usually be diagnosed by its…

Newbriefs: Shoulder Replacements; Pneumonia Shots; Flu & Acute Cardiovascular Events; Bone Drugs & Atypical Fractures

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Most Shoulder Replacements Last More Than 10 Years The vast majority of shoulder replacement implants…

Covid-19: Your Questions Answered

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My daughter ordered takeout food several times during the covid-19 outbreak in her city. She…

Melatonin for GERD: How This Natural Supplement May Help Acid Reflux

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, affects 14% to 20% of adults in the United States.[1]…

Don’t Stop Taking Your Blood Pressure Meds, Cardiologists Say

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When facts are few and far between, misinformation often steps in to fill the gap….

Diagnosis and Treatment of COPD Is a Must to Preserve Lung Function

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for lung diseases that include emphysema and…

Coronavirus: Take Precautions, But Try Not to Panic

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You are no doubt alarmed by news reports about the spread of COVID-19, also known…

Ask the Experts: Concussions; Expired Drugs; Bronchitis

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Q: A friend of mine suffered a concussion during a recent fall. However, since she…

Vaccination Remains Your Best Defense Against Flu

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If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, there’s still time—while flu peaks around February,…

5. Effective Lifestyle Changes

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Based on the evidence collected from your medical history, physical exam, and diagnostic tests, your…