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Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor
If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, these tips can improve communication with your doctor.
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Dealing With Hep B and C During Pregnancy
Women who are pregnant and have hepatitis B or C are at risk for passing the virus to their baby…
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Dealing with Pain During Childbirth
Pain is part of labor. It occurs because of the things your body has to do to give birth to…
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Debunking Common COVID-19 Vaccine Myths
Misinformation on the COVID-19 vaccines is prevalent, and it can be difficult to know what's true and what's not. Here, family physicians bust the most common COVID-19 vaccine myths. Myth 1: You can delay routine vaccinations. Routine childhood and adult…
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Deciding When to See a Doctor
Knowing when to see a doctor is an important decision. While there are no set rules, some general guidelines can…
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Decongestants: OTC Relief for Congestion
Over-the-counter medicine is available to treat congestion (stuffy nose).
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Dehydration
Dehydration is when your body doesn’t have enough fluids to work properly. It happens when you lose more fluids than…
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Delta Variant: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 is a serious health crisis in U.S. communities and across the globe. Since it was first identified in late 2019, COVID-19, which is caused by the coronavirus, has evolved into more powerful strains. This includes the powerful Delta variant. The…
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Baby's Teeth
Maintaining healthy teeth is important for the growth of your baby. Poor oral care can lead to infection, disease and…
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Child's Teeth
Helping your child to develop healthy dental habits now can aid in the prevention of infection, disease, and other teeth…
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Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive
Depo-Provera is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. You must get it…
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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do as a caregiver…
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Depression in Children and Teens
Depression is a medical illness that can affect the mental and physical health of children and adolescents. They may have…
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to…
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Depression Is Common and Treatable
When a patient is diagnosed with depression, I’m trained to provide care that ranges from prescribing antidepressants to helping them…
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Depression | Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
Suicidal thoughts can happen to anyone—young and old, male and female—for a number of reasons. Here are some tips for…
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Developing a Care Plan
Everybody has a health history. It’s important to record this history all in one place. This is done with complete…
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Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your…
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease, but there are steps you can take to lower the…
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Diabetes and Nutrition
Your diet is one of the best ways to manage diabetes by helping you control the amount of sugar that…
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