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“Bee” Careful! What To Do If You Get Stung
Unless you are allergic to the venom of bees, wasps, or hornets, you probably won’t need to see your family doctor if you get stung. A sting will be painful and annoying, but otherwise pretty harmless. Most of my patients only have mild…
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“Why do I smoke?" Quiz
Knowing why you smoke might be the answer to quitting for good.
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"Do I Want to Quit Smoking?" Quiz
Learn how you feel about smoking and how you can use this information to help you quit.
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A Family Doctor Responds to Study on Aluminum in Vaccines
A new study released in late September shows a possible association between exposure to aluminum found in some childhood vaccinations and the development of persistent asthma in young children. A study like this may cause parents to have questions about routine vaccinations for their…
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and…
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Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Long-term
Ongoing or recurrent abdominal pain (stomach pain), also called chronic pain, may be difficult to diagnose, causing frustration for both…
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Abdominal Pain (Stomach Pain), Short-term
Just about everyone has had a “stomachache” at one time or another. But sudden severe abdominal pain (stomach pain), also…
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Abdominal Ultrasound
An abdominal ultrasound is an imaging test that allows a doctor to look inside your abdomen (belly).
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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus. In most women, abnormal uterine bleeding is caused…
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Accessing Care in Rural Communities
Most of us can find a doctor or a hospital nearby. Rural residents struggle to find health care in their…
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Accessing Your Community’s Social Services
Sometimes, life’s challenges force us to seek help. Whether it’s illness, joblessness, homelessness, or natural disasters, social service agencies can…
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ACL Injury
An ACL injury is the overstretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament in your knee. It is a common…
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a contagious viral infection that causes inflammation of the bronchial tubes (the airways that carry air into…
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Added Sugar: What You Need To Know
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate that provides calories for your body to use as energy. There are two main types…
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Addison’s Disease
Addison’s disease is a condition that affects your body’s adrenal glands. It interferes with your body’s ability to produce certain…
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ADHD in Children: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Support
ADHD is one of the most common developmental disorders of childhood, associated with inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity.
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