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Finding Relief from Seasonal Allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, learning how to relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms could make all the difference as the seasons change.
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Mobile Clinic Gives Free Prenatal Services to Detroit Moms
The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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Wildfires: How to protect your lung health in poor air quality
With raging wildfires affecting air quality, protecting your lung health is key.
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Coping and Hoping: Mental Health Tips for Trying Times
Anxiety, depression, alcohol use and more have risen in 2020 thanks to COVID-19, social injustice and more. Experts offer tips for managing your mental health.
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The Power of Caring: Forming a Circle of Support Around Suicidal Teens
In a TEDMED 2020 talk, a teen suicide expert describes findings about the important role adults have in supporting young adults at risk.
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4 Mask Myths That Put You at Risk
Get to the truth of the matter with these scientifically-backed facts from an infection prevention specialist.
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Mental Health in the Workplace During COVID-19: How Can Employers Help?
The pandemic has caused mental health concerns to skyrocket, but businesses can be equipped with the right tools to support employees.
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Vaccine Q&A: From Flu to COVID-19, Everything You Need to Know
From flu shots to a vaccine for COVID-19, from herd immunity to vaccine safety, Dr. Pam Rockwell explains why vaccines are so important, especially during a pandemic.
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Shifting from Treatment to Prevention in Alzheimer’s Research
New research in Alzheimer’s disease questions the effectiveness of existing medications, moving the focus to risk reduction and prevention.
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Yes, You Should Wear a Mask. Here’s How and Why
Wearing a mask, and wearing it properly, can help keep you safe from the coronavirus.
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The COVID-19 Curve has Unflattened Fast. Now What?
COVID-19 cases are rising as measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus are relaxed. Medical historians who studied past pandemics share what it will take to reverse the spike.
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Teen Athlete Undergoes Brain Surgery During Pandemic
A high school volleyball player didn’t know her episodes of nausea were seizures caused by a tumor in her temporal lobe. But when she finally got cleared for surgery, COVID-19 struck.
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Hospitals Can’t Get Back to Normal Without More Blood. Here Are 7 Ways You Can Help
Blood supplies are critically low and blood donations are needed to help patients. Donating blood or hosting a blood drive can help.
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4 Ways to Be a Savvy News Consumer in a Pandemic
As the rush to make, share and act on COVID-19 discoveries pushes scientists, public health agencies and reporters to act fast, individuals can be responsible news consumers and sharers.
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Energy Drinks, Caffeine and Your Digestion
From IBS and IBD to general GI distress, learn more about how sugar and caffeine-laden energy drinks can affect your body. An expert provides five ways to get your caffeine boost without the upset stomach.