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Prediabetes: What It Is and How ...

Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar and A1C are elevated — though not enough to be considered diabetes. With prediabetes, your body is less sensitive to the insulin you pr...

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How to Improve Asthma and Allerg...

Asthma and allergies can be caused by a variety of airborne triggers, such as pollen and pet dander. Particulates and smog in the air can also trigger asthma. While you can’t alw...

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Who Is at Highest Risk From the ...

Every year, about 8% of people in the U.S. get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Con...

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Asthma and Allergy in Children

Allergies and asthma are common children’s health issues that often 

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The Most Important Vaccines for ...

As people age, so do their immune systems. This decline in immune function makes older adults more susceptible to illnesses — and serious complications from those illnesses. They may also ...

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Does My Child Need an Antibiotic?

When your child has an infection, it’s natural to wonder if they might need an antibiotic. But antibiotics only work for bacterial infections. If your child’s...

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What You Need to Know About Trav...

If you’re preparing to take a trip, make sure your to-do list includes being up to date on all routine vaccinations — and getting any other vaccines that are ...

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5 Ways to Keep Your Child Health...

It’s late August, and that means your child is excited (and maybe a little nervous) about heading back to school. The return to school can herald another annual...

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How to Catch Melanoma Early

Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer you can develop. It’s important to catch it early, before it spreads to other parts of the body. ...

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Prescribed an antibiotic? Here's...

When the first antibiotic — penicillin — made its way into standard medical treatment, it was a major medical breakthrough. For the first time, doctors could ...

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How to Take Your Medicine as Pre...

Whether you have a short illness or a chronic condition, if your doctor prescribes medication for it, it’s important you take it the right way. If you don’t t...

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The Top 4 Most Common Chronic Il...

Aging is a fact of life. And with it comes an increased risk of developing a chronic illness. Chronic illnesses are health conditions that last a year or longer. ...