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This article is a reprint from the Vaccines and Immunization site of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Find other news and articles at Vaccines and Immunizations | CDC. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it after it occurs. Diseases that used to be common in this country and around …
This article is a reprint from the Susan G. Komen blog. Find other news and articles at https://blog.komen.org/. “There is no reason to further delay getting routine mammograms” Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, today updated its recommendations regarding routine breast cancer screening as communities across the country begin to re-open. …
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This article is a reprint from www.mayoclinic.org. Find other news and articles at https://www.mayoclinic.org. Stress basics Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. But multiple challenges daily, such as sitting in traffic, meeting deadlines and paying …
This article is a reprint from medicalxpress.com. Find other news and articles at https://www.medicalxpress.com. Dear Mayo Clinic: Diabetes runs in my family. My mother was diagnosed in her 20s and requires daily insulin. Last month, my 45-year-old sister was diagnosed and is now on medication. My doctor told me I was a pre-diabetic. I am …
This article is a reprint from Providence.org. See their articles at: https://blog.providence.org Chances are you already know the importance of monitoring your heart health. That’s especially true if you’ve been diagnosed with heart disease or high blood pressure or you’ve been told you’re at risk for developing a cardiac condition. However, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has …
Protecting your heart is more important than ever during COVID-19Read More
This article is a reprint from Johns Hopkins medicine. See their website at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ New information is emerging every day on how the new coronavirus spreads and the best ways to protect against COVID-19. The most effective protections include washing your hands frequently with soap and water and practicing physical distancing. However, wearing cloth face masks …
Studies estimate more than 38 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Migraines are a type of severe headache that often causes intense head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and more. Migraines are common, but uncovering the cause and finding an effective treatment isn’t always easy. Headache pain can last anywhere from 4-72 hours. …
