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Why vitamin D is critical to heart health

September 18, 2018

Having a heart condition is a definite life crisis. But what if you could reduce the chances that it'll be deadly thanks to the benefits of vitamin...

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Measles outbreaks: A wakeup call

September 11, 2018

Learn the side effects of measles and why it’s important to get vaccinated.

Severe stomach pain: Life-threatening or just ...

August 30, 2018

We’ve all had a tummy ache. Or maybe you call it a bellyache or stomach ache. Whatever you call it, that pain in your gut is sometimes bad enough...

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Skin, sun, and cancer

July 24, 2018

Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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The latest on skin cancer

July 17, 2018

The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. We spoke...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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Ouch, what bit me? 10 common bug bites

July 10, 2018

Irritating bug bites are often harmless, but some are painful, and may cause an allergic reaction, infection or worse. Gabriel Schifman, DO, ...

tags: bug bites , chiggers , fleas , insect bite , mosquito , spiders , tick

Colon cancer screening; get one at age 45!

July 4, 2018

While you can’t control your genes, you can take care of your body. If you are between the ages of 45 and 50, add getting a colorectal screening...

Water safety rules every parent should know

June 20, 2018

Drowning takes as little as 25 seconds, and can happen in just a few inches of water. When you see a swimming pool, you should proceed with caution...

tags: children , cpr , drowning , pediatrics , swimming , water safety