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Family Doctor vs. Quick-care Clinic
Family doctors and quick-care clinics both have advantages for seeking care at home or on the road.
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Family Doctors Are a Consistent Presence in Challenging Times
Working as a palliative care doctor has shown me how important a trusted family doctor is when patients face a…
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Fear of Needles
Many children are scared of shots because they have a fear of needles. Help your child understand that shots are…
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Fetal Ultrasound
A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…
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Finding the Right Addiction Treatment Program
Finding the right addiction treatment program is the first step toward the road to recovery.
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Fireworks Safety
Many people love to shoot off fireworks. But it’s a risky activity. That’s why it’s important to do everything you…
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Fitness Habits to Make
The best way to work exercise into your life is to make it a habit. If you’re not exercising regularly…
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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Flu Myths
The flu is something to take seriously. But it’s important to sort out fact from fiction to stay healthy.
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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Flu Symptoms vs. Cold Symptoms
The common cold and the flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. They share many symptoms, but they…
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you…
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Food and Activity Journal
Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.
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Food Habits Survey
Use this resource to help track your food habits and share them with your doctor.
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For Parents: Eating Disorders in Teens
An eating disorder is a focus on food and bodyweight that causes a person to go to extremes when eating…
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For Parents: What to Expect When Your Child Goes Through Puberty
Puberty is the time in life when your child’s body becomes sexually mature. Your child will experience many changes in…
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From a Family Doctor: 6 Things We Know about Childhood Vaccines
Infectious diseases can make entire communities sick1, but we have the tools to help prevent certain potentially serious illnesses.1,2 Childhood vaccines are especially important to help provide protection against diseases and potentially serious health issues.3 We know: Vaccines are safe and…
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From a Family Doctor: Adults Need Vaccines Too
It’s true that most vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are given to children during routine pediatric visits. But adults need them too because protection from childhood vaccinations may lessen as you age, and you may need additional…
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Gallbladder Removal: Laparoscopic Method
The gallbladder helps your body digest fat. If it gets inflamed, your doctor may want to remove it. Fortunately, we…
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Genetic Testing: What You Should Know
Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure…
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