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Public Health
What to Do If You’re Evacuated: Preparing to Leave
Estimated read time:Disasters come in many forms. Floods. Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Wildfires. In many different types of emergencies, your local authorities may ask you to evacuate your home. It can be very stressful to...
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Family and Friends
What to Do if Your Child Swallows a Lithium Battery
Estimated read time:Learn about the dangers of small batteries for children, symptoms of ingestion, steps to take and prevention methods.
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Health Care
These Surprising Symptoms Can Signal a Stroke in Women
Estimated read time:Women have different stroke symptoms than men. It’s important to know what they are so that you can be alert and provide or get help if needed.
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Health Care
Heat Emergencies: When to Go to the ER
Estimated read time:Learn the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and when to go to the ER
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Health Care
Healing From Hernias Faster with Robotic Surgery
Estimated read time:Surgeons can use the robotic system to repair a hernia, allowing for smaller incisions, less pain and a faster recovery.
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Health Care
Hernia Repair With a Personalized Experience
Estimated read time:June is National Hernia Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to learn about the condition and, if you have one, book your appointment to get it fixed.
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Health Care
What to Know About the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
Estimated read time:Johnson & Johnson announced that Phase 3 trials are complete for its COVID-19 vaccine and show the single-dose shot to be 85% effective overall at preventing hospitalization and death in all regions...
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Trending Health Stories
Stand-Up Comedian Sinbad Recovering From Stroke
Estimated read time:Comedian and actor Sinbad recently had a stroke but is recovering. If you suspect a stroke, here’s what to do and when to go to the ER.
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Health Care
Get a Flu Shot to Protect Your High-Risk Loved Ones
Estimated read time:Learn about the serious complications that can occur with the flu as well as factors that elevate a person’s risk.