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    Public Health

    What to Do If You’re Evacuated: Preparing to Leave

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    Learn the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and when to go to the ER

  • A doctor using a machine to assist in surgery
    Health Care

    Healing From Hernias Faster with Robotic Surgery

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    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

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    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

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    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...

  • Actor and comedian Sinbad.
    Trending Health Stories

    Stand-Up Comedian Sinbad Recovering From Stroke

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    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.

  • A mother, grandmother and infant.
    Health Care

    Get a Flu Shot to Protect Your High-Risk Loved Ones

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    Learn about the serious complications that can occur with the flu as well as factors that elevate a person’s risk.