Search Results for: Americans
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Is Bariatric Surgery an Option for Teenagers?
Bariatric surgery is one treatment option for teenagers who are struggling with obesity and related health conditions. Learn more about its risks and benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Can You Exercise Too Much? What Excessive Exercise Does to Your Body
Find out how exercising too much, too often, or with poor form can lead to injury, and worsen preexisting health problems.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Here’s Why You Need Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is a type of indigestible carbohydrate in plant foods that provides important health benefits. Learn what it does and how to get more fiber in your diet.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccine in Fall 2023
The FDA and CDC are recommending Americans 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, which was reformulated to protect against more current variants.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Here’s What You Can Expect During an Eye Exam
Here is what you can expect as you’re preparing for your next eye exam with your optometrist or ophthalmologist.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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COVID-19 and the 2023-24 Flu Season: What to Know
With COVID-19 still around and respiratory virus season approaching, vaccination and other preventive efforts are important. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness
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Should You Take Fish Oil Supplements?
Fish oil is one of the most popular supplements, but are they right for everyone? Learn what fish oil supplements do for your health.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Genetics and Kidney Disease: Special Considerations of Kidney Disease in the Black Community?
Learn about what causes kidney disease and the links between race and kidney disease and genetics and kidney disease to know your risk factors.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Transplant, Urology
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How to Know When It’s Time for Cataract Surgery
Are you considering cataract removal surgery? Here’s what you need to know about this common procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z