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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Our Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your…
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease involves progressive damage to your kidneys caused by high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.
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How to disinfect and sanitize your home
Why home disinfection and sanitization matter Keeping your home clean does more than just make it look nice. It helps protect you and your family from getting sick. Germs can live on surfaces and spread from person to person, especially during cold and flu…
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COVID-19
Our COVID-19 health hub offers important information and resources to help you understand and manage your condition.
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Your guide to food allergy management and prevention
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines…
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Your Brain is Aging: What a Family Physician Wants You to Know
Roughly 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older have dementia, while 22% have mild cognitive impairment, according to a Columbia University study. You might have concerns about your own cognitive health or have questions about what you can do to keep your…
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Lactose intolerance: Your guide to prevention
Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other…
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Anaphylaxis: Your guide to prevention
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that needs immediate medical attention.
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Brain Training: Cognitive Health Tips for Seniors
Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
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Pituitary Tumor | Symptoms and Treatment
The pituitary gland is located in your brain and produces hormones. Most pituitary tumors are non-cancerous.
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Cystic Fibrosis| Symptoms and Treatment
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that causes mucous and sweat glands to behave abnormally. It can lead to damage…
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Neurofibromatosis | Symptoms and Diagnosis
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder that affects your nervous system and nerve cells, producing tumors on your nerves.
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Stuttering | Causes and Treatment
Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…
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Spina Bifida | Symptoms and Care
Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s spine and spinal cord don’t close completely during…
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Pleurisy | Symptoms and treatment
Pleurisy is a medical condition that affects the lining of your lungs and chest, which can become irritated with the…
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Infertility | Causes and Treatment
Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…
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Indigestion | Symptoms and Relief
Indigestion happens when your body has trouble digesting food. Anyone can get indigestion, either on occasion or as part of…
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Ear Infection | Symptoms and Treatment
An ear infection is one of the most common conditions among children. It is caused by a viral or bacterial…
