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COLD AND FLU CARE
How Long Does the Flu Last?
How long does the flu last? Five to seven days, usually, but not for everyone. The flu shot may not prevent the flu but make it shorter or less severe.
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PAIN CARE
What to Do for Neck and Shoulder Pain
If you’re wondering what to do for neck and shoulder pain, the good news is that you may be fine with simple exercises. Here's what else you should know about neck and shoulder pain.
Cervical Cancer Risk Assessment
Take the AssessmentCervical cancer was once one of the most common causes of cancer death among women in the U.S., but today many cases of cervical cancer are prevented through widespread use of the Pap test.
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DIABETES CARE
Side Effects of Type 2 Diabetes
If you don’t control your blood sugar, you can develop serious side effects of type 2 diabetes over time. Here’s how to recognize high blood sugar and low blood sugar symptoms and what to do about them.
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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
What Is Fifth Disease?
Fifth disease is usually mild in children, but it can cause complications, especially in adults. Learn the symptoms of fifth disease and when to see your doctor.
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BRAIN AND NERVE CARE
How to Improve Concentration
Knowing how to improve concentration will help you feel confident and weather periods of stress, when your focus takes a hit. Do you live near a park? Go for a walk
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ALS CENTER
Dementia and ALS
Up to half of people with ALS also struggle with mental decline, and up to 15 percent have dementia. Here’s what you should know.
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HEART CARE
Supplements and Heart Disease
Although they’re often recommended for heart health, fish oil and antioxidant supplements do not provide the same benefits for your heart as a healthy diet.
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CANCER CARE
Will Chemicals in Plastic Hurt You?
Even if you’re looking for plastic products labeled “BPA-free,” the replacement plastics manufacturers now use may be just as harmful. Here’s how to reduce your exposure to chemicals in plastic.
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MEN'S CARE
Urinary Infections in Men: What You Need to Know
While they’re less common in men, urinary infections in men can bring up fears of prostate cancer. Stay calm. Your prostate gets bigger with age and can become infected.
Category,
DIGESTIVE CARE
Proton Pump Inhibitors and Dementia
You probably don't have to worry that acid-reducing medicine is causing symptoms of mental decline; it's unlikely there’s a link between proton pump inhibitors and dementia.
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ASTHMA, ALLERGY AND COPD CARE
Lose Weight to Help Manage Your Asthma
Obesity makes asthma worse, and may be a risk factor in fatal attacks. But you can turn your health around if you lose weight. Here’s how.
Category,
INFECTIOUS DISEASE CENTER
Symptoms of Sinus Infection
Is it a cold or sinus infection? Learn the symptoms of sinus infection, whether you need antibiotics, and which home remedies are effective.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Knowing your osteoporosis risk factors, how to prevent osteoporosis, and the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis can help you take action to keep your bones strong.
What Do You Know About Anemia?
Anemia is a condition that affects the number of red blood cells in your body. A number of diseases and conditions can cause anemia. Find out more by taking the following quiz.
1. Anemia is a common condition. What happens when a person has anemia?
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These cells carry oxygen and iron to nourish all the cells in the body. Anemia isn't a single disease but a condition that has many different causes.