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Doctors Urge Routine Skin Screenings
Adults and children should be screened routinely for changes in the appearance of their skin, experts advise. Mount Sinai Medical Center researchers point out that regular visits to the dermatologist are just as important
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First Aid Tips
Below are some helpful tips for the moments after when an injury or accident occurs. These helpful hints can minimize the severity of the incident. Note: Always use best judgment and seek medical attention for
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Immediate Care: Urgent care centers see continued growth
Sometimes you just need a doctor. You may not have a situation that would require a frantic rush to the hospital’s emergency room, but you’re still going to need help as soon as possible.
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Cold and Flu Prevention Tips
The weather is beginning to turn cold in Dallas, so naturally it is time to remember good habits to avoid the flu this winter. Cold and Flu Prevention Tips: 1. WASH YOUR HANDS for
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Time for new and improved flu shots
It’s flu vaccine time again — and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk. The first flu shot that works with a less-scary skin prick instead of an inch-long needle is
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Back-to-School Can Mean Vaccines for Tweens, Teens
Backpack. Notebooks. Whooping cough shot? If you haven’t worried about back-to-school shots since your tween or teen was entering kindergarten, better put vaccines on the to-do list. Older kids need a few new immunizations
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Dealing With High-blood Pressure? Eat More Melons
Summer is the time to chill out with cool summer fruits, so why not lower your blood pressure at the same time? Nutrition experts at UT Southwestern Medical Center say there’s no better way
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Important Seasonal Flu Information
Signs and Symptoms of the flu The symptoms of flu virus include: Fever Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Body aches Headache Chills & fatigue Some people may have vomiting or diarrhea People
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RSV Information
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Information Below are some common questions that are asked about the RSV disease: What is RSV? RSV is a virus that is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia
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Poison Ivy Information
LEAVES OF THREE, BEWARE OF ME!!!!! Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all plants that contain URUSHIOL, an oil that can cause an allergic reaction of the skin in people who are
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