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Why Your Should Get Your Flu Shot This Season

The flu can still be a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Though every flu season is different many people are hospitalized and thousands
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What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria transmitted through deer tick bites. Deer ticks are small and can often go unnoticed and ticks carrying Lyme are most prevalent in
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Why does it seem I’m always waiting for the doctor

As doctors, we all wish our day could run smoothly. However, unless every patient arrives on time, only takes up their allotted appointments time, doesn’t have any additional complaints or
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what is prediabetes?

86 million Americans have prediabetes, a condition that occurs when your blood sugar level is higher than it should be, but not yet in the diabetes range. Fortunately for those
meningitis

Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination

Learn about the Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination
diarrhea

Vomiting and Diarrhea

Instructions for dealing with diarrhea and vomiting in adults and children.
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Vaccine Information

Learn more about vaccines
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Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac

Poison ivy, oak and sumac belong to a family of plants that produce one of the most common allergic reactions in the United States.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Most women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) find that they can control their symptoms by making the following changes in diet, exercise, and life-style. Only a few women with PMS need
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Osteoporosis

In osteoporosis, the inside of the bones becomes porous and thin. Over time this weakens the bones and may make them more likely to break. Osteoporosis is much more common