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Vaping – Risks, etc.

Vaping, or using electronic cigarettes, has been on the rise over the past decade. It is especially popular among teenagers and young adults. Vaping can come with different devices that reflect common objects such as pens or USB drives, and...

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Pink Eye

Red eyes are a common complaint seen in primary care. While pink eye can cause a red, swollen eye, not all red eyes are pink eye. The medica...
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Put Your Best Foot Forward: Caring for Diabetic Feet

High blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage and poor circulation, which increases the risk of foot injuries and infections. But with da...
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Understanding Anxiety in Children and Teens

Anxiety is a normal part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming or interferes with daily activities, it may be a sign of an anxiety disor...
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Home Safety Tips in Older Adults

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” – Ben Franklin
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Chronic Cough

A chronic cough is defined as a cough that lasts for greater than 8 weeks without relief. It can be caused by severalpathologies. The most c...
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Strep Throat

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes a sore, scratchy throat. It is caused by Streptococcus bacteria.
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National Wear Red Day

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. In order to raise more awareness for this public health concern, the first Fr...
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Pneumonia

Pneumonia is a serious infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. These air sacs may fill with fluid or pus, causing symptom...
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Is it a Cold or the Flu?

A cold is also called an “upper respiratory infection.” Common cold symptoms usually develop gradually and include runny nose, nasal congest...