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          Why COVID-19 shouldn’t delay emergency care

          January 11, 2021
          Delaying medical care can have dire consequences, especially during emergencies. Unfortunately, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s ...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , myocarditis

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          Gut Feeling: How to Know if Stomach Pain is Serious

          December 31, 2020
          Abdominal pain is the No. 1 reason for emergency room visits in the U.S. But what’s causing your tummy trouble and is it serious?
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          What to know about seasonal depression in the ...

          December 8, 2020
          Every year, as the days shorten and skies turn gloomy, nearly half a million Americans experience symptoms of winter-related seasonal affective...

          tags: covid-19-blog

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          New lung cancer treatments and who should get ...

          December 2, 2020
          Despite new technologies that diagnose and treat lung cancer earlier than ever before, lung cancer is not commonly screened for.

          tags: lung cancer

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          How high is coronavirus risk for holiday and winter...

          November 24, 2020
          Many North Texans look forward to their favorite holiday activities all year. But now, we have to weigh the risks of getting or spreading COVID...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , holidays

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          The importance of well-woman visits

          November 23, 2020

          Find out more about the importance of well-woman visits and why it's essential for lifelong health.

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          How to know if it’s COVID-19, allergies or asthma

          November 19, 2020
          Because COVID-19, seasonal allergies and asthma share many symptoms (along with colds and flu), it may be hard to tell them apart.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Holiday heart risks during a time of COVID-19

          November 13, 2020
          The holidays can be a time for increased health risks. Here's what to know about holiday heart risks during COVID-19 and how to avoid them.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          What to know about COVID-19 and the holidays

          October 30, 2020
          Staying home, merrymaking with the members of your household and celebrating virtually are the safest options, especially if you have elderly...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          What to know about COVID-19 and women’s cancer

          October 19, 2020
          The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to delay or avoid routine cancer screenings and other preventive healthcare.

          tags: breast cancer , cancer screenings , covid-19-blog

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          Scheduled procedures and surgeries during COVID...

          October 19, 2020

          If you have a surgery scheduled during COVID–19, here is some information on the current safeguards in place, and what to expect before...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , data protection , digital payment , security

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          How high is COVID-19 risk for Halloween activities?

          October 15, 2020
          With fall festivities in full swing and Halloween fast approaching, physicians in North Texas have organized traditional activities into low,...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          The opioid epidemic and COVID-19

          October 14, 2020
          Opioids, a class of drugs used to treat active and chronic pain, are often prescribed following surgery, injury or for health conditions such...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          How to know if it's COVID-19 or allergies

          September 28, 2020
          In addition to an overlap of COVID-19 and flu, it appears that we’ll be adding fall allergies to the mix in North Texas this season. With many...

          tags: allergies , covid-19 , covid-19-blog , flu , take care

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          What is Mental Health First Aid, and why is it...

          September 25, 2020
          The first time Brian Cuban was dragged—kicking and screaming—to Medical City Green Oaks Hospital, it was courtesy of his brothers Mark and Jeff...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , take care , telehealth , tele-psychiatry

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          Beyond the Mask: Connecting with patients and ...

          September 11, 2020
          They’re the latest in fashionable healthcare flare and they’re currently worn by 13,000 Medical City Healthcare colleagues across North Texas...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , mask

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          What to know about COVID-19 and myocarditis

          September 3, 2020
          There is still much to be learned about COVID-19, including potential side effects. One of those is myocarditis—a heart condition that we do ...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , myocarditis , take care

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          COVID-19 testing basics

          September 2, 2020
          Here is some information on how the different types of COVID-19 tests work and who should be tested.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Anxiety, stress and your heart

          August 26, 2020

          There are several reasons why anxiety and stress might contribute to heart disease. John Tan, MD, a cardiologist at Medical City McKinney,...

          tags: anxiety , cardiology , stress , take care

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          3 ways to prevent COVID-19

          August 26, 2020
          To help you take care of your health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, remember the three Ws

          tags: coronavirus , covid-19-blog , take care

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          What to know about COVID-19 and flu

          August 26, 2020
          October is the unofficial start of flu season in North Texas, creating an overlap of COVID-19 and influenza this winter. You may have many questions...

          tags: covid-19-blog , flu , take care

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          Learn how to stop the bleed

          August 20, 2020
          In an emergency, bystanders are almost always first at the scene. Knowing that a person can die within minutes from uncontrolled bleeding, Harry...

          tags: emergency , first aid , stop the bleed , take care

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          Should I get a pap smear during COVID-19?

          August 20, 2020
          Beenish Bhaidani, DO, an obstetrician/gynecologist at Medical City McKinney, says annual health screenings for women are important and should...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-wc-blog , take care , womens health

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          Proud Partner of the Dallas Stars

          August 19, 2020

          Medical City Healthcare is a Proud Partner of the Dallas Stars, helping players and fans stay healthy and strong to cheer on our favorite ...

          tags: dallas stars , medical city healthcare

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          How to avoid doomscrolling during COVID-19

          August 14, 2020
          You may have seen news articles recently about “doomscrolling” and wondered what it was and why it matters.

          tags: covid-19-blog , depression , social media , take care

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          Official Healthcare System of the Texas Rangers

          August 13, 2020
          Medical City Healthcare is proud to be the Official Healthcare System of the Texas Rangers, helping players and fans stay healthy and strong ...

          tags: community , sports medicine , texas rangers

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          How to know if stomach pain is serious

          August 6, 2020
          When dealing with stomach pain, it’s important to characterize its type, said Suhail Sharif, MD, a general surgeon at Medical City Fort Worth...

          tags: abdominal pain , stomach pain , take care

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          How to help kids return to school during COVID...

          August 6, 2020
          As children across North Texas get ready to head back to school, whether in person or virtually, they may have a number of concerns and fears...

          tags: covid-19-blog , school , take care

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          How to know when back pain is serious

          July 31, 2020
          Some back pain is inevitable. But if quality of life has become compromised, you can’t perform daily functions or have new weaknesses, this may...

          tags: back pain , neurosurgery , take care

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          Get treatment FAST for stroke

          July 31, 2020

          Effective stroke treatment is very time dependent. Every minute that passes before a patient is seen, brain cells are dying. Albert Yoo, MD...

          tags: emergency , stroke , take care , take care stroke

          Medical City Healthcare

          How to care for a burn

          July 31, 2020

          Most burns, such as a sunburn or touching a hot stove, are first-degree burns that can be treated at home. More severe burns may need medical...

          tags: burns , first aid , take care

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          How to care for someone with COVID-19

          July 23, 2020
          Not everyone who gets sick with COVID-19 needs to go to the hospital. Most people can be cared for at home. Dr. Sujatha Krishnan, an infectious...

          tags: covid-19-blog , take care

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          When to Seek Care for Joint Pain

          July 23, 2020
          Joint pain can often come and go, but if it’s prolonged, a specialist should be consulted. Dr. Stephanie Stephens, an orthopedic surgeon at Medical...

          tags: joint pain , orthopedics , take care

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          What to Say to Someone with Cancer

          July 23, 2020
          When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, we want to be a source of support but don’t know how to help or even what to say.

          tags: cancer support , oncology , take care

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          How to care for someone who has coronavirus

          July 17, 2020

          If you find yourself caring for someone who has coronavirus, follow these CDC recommendations to protect yourself and your loved ones. Be ...

          tags: covid-19-blog

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          When to end a COVID-19 self-quarantine

          July 16, 2020
          An infectious disease specialist at Medical City North Hills, says there are three factors to be considered as to when a person can end a COVID...

          tags: covid-19-blog , take care

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          7 tips for addiction recovery during the pandemic

          July 16, 2020
          COVID-19 has been especially challenging for people suffering from addiction. It has led to a slow progression of a more consistent relationship...

          tags: addiction , chemical dependency , covid-19-blog , take care

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          How to Treat Kids’ Orthopedic Injuries at Home

          July 16, 2020
          Trampolines, hover boards and skateboards are just a few of the activities that can cause injuries to children. Kathryn Wiesman, MD, pediatric...

          tags: orthopedics , pediatrics , take care

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          How to prevent heart disease at every age

          July 15, 2020
          Heart attacks can no longer be thought of as just an “old man’s disease,” according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

          tags: er , heart , trauma

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          Tips to help teens cope during COVID-19

          July 9, 2020

          Susan Pfau, a behavioral health counselor at Medical City Green Oaks, has suggestions on how to ease family conflict with teens.

          tags: covid-19-blog , family , mental health , take care , teenagers

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          Minimize the spread of COVID-19 at home

          July 9, 2020
          Priya Subramanian, MD, an infectious disease specialist at Medical City North Hills, offers advice on how to minimize the spread of COVID-19 ...

          tags: covid-19-blog , isolation , quarantine , take care

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          How high is coronavirus risk by activity?

          July 8, 2020
          We all want to get out and do the things that we used to do before the coronavirus crisis. But what are the risks of getting back to those once...

          tags: covid-19-blog

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          Prevent heart disease while staying at home

          July 8, 2020
          Srini Yallapragada, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Medical City Dallas, shares tips for staying heart healthy while staying at home, especially...

          tags: cardiology , exercise , heart disease , take care

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          Is it safe to get pregnant right now?

          July 2, 2020
          Yes, it is safe to get pregnant right now!

          tags: covid-19-blog , pregnancy , take care

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          3 things that can help stop the spread of coronavirus

          July 2, 2020
          Think of COVID-19 precautions as your good deeds for the day—something you do for the health and safety of others, including those you love.

          tags: covid-19-blog

          Medical City Healthcare

          4 Tips to Prevent Cancer

          July 1, 2020

          During this time of social distancing and stay-at-home restrictions, many people have unhealthy habits which may lead to an increased risk...

          tags: cancer , take care

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          5 tips for working from home

          July 1, 2020

          Working from home can be stressful, especially if you are juggling a family. Delene Penix, a behavior health counselor at Medical City Green...

          tags: parenting , take care

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          Reducing employee anxiety during COVID-19

          June 24, 2020
          Returning to work after an extended leave such as staying at home during COVID-19 can be a stressful time for employees.

          tags: behavioral health , covid-19-blog , take care

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          How to perform hands-only CPR

          June 19, 2020
          You don’t have to be an ER doctor to know how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) – a potentially life-saving measure for someone ...

          tags: cpr , take care

          Medical City Healthcare

          Tips for safe summer fun

          June 18, 2020
          Summer’s here and kids are ready to get outside.

          tags: safety , take care

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          4 cancer screenings not to be skipped

          June 18, 2020
          No matter what may be going around, it’s vitally important to keep up with your cancer screenings.

          tags: cancer , take care

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          What are common heart attack symptoms?

          June 11, 2020
          Dr. Ricardo Guerra, an interventional cardiologist at Medical City McKinney, shares his expertise on watching out for signs of a heart attack...

          tags: heart attack , take care

          Medical City Healthcare

          Tips to get your back in shape

          June 10, 2020
          Summer’s here and it’s time to get your back in shape to safely head outdoors and get some exercise.

          tags: exercise , take care

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          A well-stocked first-aid kit is crucial for safe...

          June 10, 2020
          Summertime brings more outdoor events, vacations and physical activities. With that fun comes an increased risk for accidents and injuries. Be...

          tags: first aid , first-aid kit , take care

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          Is it safe to have surgery during coronavirus?

          June 10, 2020
          Surgical procedures and hospitalizations for some conditions can’t wait—especially if you’re having a baby. But those with an elective surgery...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          What happens if my child has to be in the hospital...

          May 29, 2020
          Here are expert answers to common questions parents have about what happens when their child has to be hospitalized during COVID-19.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

          May 28, 2020

          Should your child go to their doctor’s appointment? Here’s what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

          May 26, 2020

          Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

          May 21, 2020

          They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

          May 19, 2020

          Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Summer safety tips: How to be safe and still have...

          May 19, 2020
          With summer just around the corner, North Texans are beginning the process of getting back to a new normal.

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          Updates for parents

          May 15, 2020
          Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that typically cause illnesses like the common cold. The novel Coronavirus, now called COVID-19, ...

          tags: covid-19-blog

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          Are emergency rooms safe during the coronavirus...

          April 30, 2020
          Despite the coronavirus pandemic, emergencies that have nothing to do with COVID-19 still happen daily. Prompt, appropriate emergency care can...

          tags: coronavirus , covid-19 , covid-19-blog

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          How to wear the right facemask the right way

          April 22, 2020
          With recommendations from the CDC about wearing cloth facemasks in public places (and some areas enforcing compliance laws), it’s a good idea...

          tags: covid-19-blog

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          How to be mentally healthy during the coronavirus...

          April 1, 2020
          While the behavioral health experts at Medical City North Hills compiled this information for seniors, these practical tips apply to anyone who...

          tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , mental health

          Medical City Healthcare

          How to make snack time fun, healthy and educational

          March 25, 2020
          With schools closed, kids home and many parents working from home, why not use this opportunity to spend some time together in the kitchen? With...

          tags: kids teaching kids , nutrition

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          7 of the most germ-covered surfaces people touch...

          March 4, 2020
          Extra and thorough handwashing is one of the best things you can do, but it’s also smart to recognize the top places you might be picking up ...

          tags: colds , flu , germs , hygiene

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          5 surprising heart attack risk factors most people...

          February 7, 2020
          Most people know that high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking are among the top preventable risk factors for heart disease. However...

          tags: flu , heart attack , heart disease , migraines

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          Heartburn or Heart Attack? How to Save Your Own...

          February 6, 2020
          Would you recognize the difference between heartburn and a heart attack? Both conditions can cause similar chest pain.
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          3 of the most common winter illnesses in kids ...

          January 31, 2020
          Kids aren’t known for their willingness to share … unless we’re talking about colds, flu and other sickness-inducing germs. In fact, during the...
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          Easy ways to raise good cholesterol and avoid ...

          January 17, 2020

          Sometimes it’s easier to start doing something healthy (especially if it tastes good) than to stop doing something unhealthy. Here are some...

          tags: cholesterol , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

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          How a Denton man made a shocking recovery after...

          January 3, 2020
          Ed was enjoying his weekly golf game with friends when he felt a sharp pain. “I thought that I just had a gas bubble in my chest,” Ed said. “I...
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          Is it pneumonia? How to know and when to go to...

          December 31, 2019
          Many people still think of pneumonia as an illness that happens only to the frail and elderly. But pneumonia can strike anyone at any age.
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          5 Things To Know About The Flu This Year

          December 19, 2019
          The 2019-2020 flu season is well underway according to the CDC, with Texas experiencing high influenza-like illness (ILI) activity for several...
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          ER discharge tips: How to avoid a return trip ...

          November 14, 2019
          Nothing disrupts life like a trip to the ER.
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          ER, urgent care or virtual care? How to make the...

          October 23, 2019
          When someone you love is sick or injured, it’s not always easy to know what to do. Here’s a guide to help you make the right treatment choice...
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          Dedicated teams provide lifesaving care for moms...

          October 14, 2019
          Not all hospitals commit the resources needed to staff dedicated, around-the-clock teams. Medical City has gone one step further and moved its...
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          Serve up Some Healthy Competition at the State...

          September 27, 2019
          If you look forward to the State Fair of Texas every year and want to add a little healthy competition of your own, you've come to the right ...
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          7 Things to Know About the Dangers of Vaping

          September 13, 2019
          I don’t know if anyone else still listens to the radio, but on a recent drive home I heard commercials for three different electronic cigarette...
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          Why Every Parent Should Know How to Recognize ...

          August 26, 2019
          The start of a new sports season is always an exciting time for kids. But many popular contact sports come with a very real concern: concussions...
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          New High-Level Trauma Center Now Open in Arlington

          August 21, 2019
          North Texans who are seriously injured between Dallas and Fort Worth now have another option for high-level trauma care. Medical City Arlington...
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          Four Weird Things People Should Know About Their...

          August 1, 2019
          Four surprising health facts and how to overcome their effects on longevity, heart disease, memory loss and cancer.
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          How to Safely Soak In the Weekly Recommended Dose...

          July 15, 2019
          Are you getting the weekly recommended dose of nature necessary to make a positive impact on your health and well-being?
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          Beware of Common Items that Send 12 Kids to the...

          June 26, 2019
          Common household personal care items send 12 kids to the ER every day. Here’s how to protect kids from these potentially dangerous products.
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          How to Avoid These 6 Hidden Summer Holiday Health...

          June 17, 2019
          Many of summer’s most enjoyable activities pose hidden risks. Avoid these seasonal health hazards with our safety tips.
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          Know When to Call 911 Instead of Driving to the...

          June 10, 2019
          Calling 911 starts the chain of care, making it more likely you’ll survive a life-threatening illness like Philip Smith of Frisco did.
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          How to Be Safe on an Electric Scooter

          May 23, 2019
          The CDC says electric scooters are responsible for a surge in ER visits for fractures, dislocations and head trauma. Learn how to ride safely...
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          Be Prepared: How to Pack a Summer First-Aid Kit

          May 17, 2019
          A well-stocked summer first-aid kit includes these 7 essential items in addition to the basics.
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          Tired? Fatigue May Signal Heart Problems in Women...

          May 8, 2019
          Being tired could indicate a serious heart problem—even in younger women.
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          What to Know About Measles and Its Complications

          April 30, 2019
          Measles were eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 but they’re back and spreading. Learn how to protect your family from this super contagious virus...
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          Why It’s Important for Women to Know Their Health...

          April 18, 2019
          Research shows certain health risk factors substantially increase women’s chances for heart attacks more than they do for men.
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          How to Get Ready for a New Hands-Free Driving ...

          March 28, 2019
          Texas lawmakers may soon pass a new hands-free driving law. Here are 7 tips to get ready for it.
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          How to Prevent Accidents by Practicing Selfie ...

          March 15, 2019
          Selfie deaths are becoming so common, governments are enacting policies to prevent accidents. Learn how to practice selfie awareness safety.
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          When to Get Emergency Care for Cuts or Bruises

          February 25, 2019
          Most cuts and bruises can be treated at home, but some will need expert emergency care. Here’s how to tell.
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          How to Know When an Injury Needs Ice or Heat

          February 18, 2019
          If you’ve ever been confused about whether to apply ice or heat to an injury or painful area, you’re not alone.
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          Cancer Found in the ER: Why Stomach Pain Should...

          February 1, 2019
          Stomach pain can indicate any number of serious problems. Learn when to get it checked out.
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          How a Heart Patient With AFib Was Saved by a Vest

          January 23, 2019
          Sheryl Blazer, a heart patient with AFib, was alone on her farm when her heart stopped.
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          How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

          January 17, 2019
          You can have a healthier heart just by taking deep breaths through your nose. Here’s how it works.
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          How to Make Winter Workouts Safe for Joints and...

          January 9, 2019
          Winter workouts don’t get the love that spring and summer ones do. Here’s how to safely keep up your fitness routine when it’s chilly.
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          Flu is on the Rise in 2019: Know When to Go to...

          January 4, 2019
          Following last year’s severe flu season, flu is on the rise in 2019. Be prepared.
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          How to Manage Asthma in the Winter and Stay out...

          December 17, 2018
          Winter’s cold air can be tough on asthma sufferers. Here’s how to manage symptoms so you can stay out of the ER.
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          How to Know if a Baby has RSV and When to Go to...

          December 10, 2018
          RSV is a highly contagious virus responsible for many respiratory infections, such as bronchiolitis, the leading cause of hospitalizations in...
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          How to Get More Enjoyment out of the Holidays

          December 6, 2018
          If the season has you stressed, here are 5 ways to help keep the happy in the holidays.
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          How to Keep Joints Moving Pain-Free in the Cold

          December 3, 2018
          Do joints really ache more when it’s cold? We explore the science and offer tips to prevent winter joint pain.
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          5 Things to Look for in an Emergency Room

          November 30, 2018
          With so much time spent in the ER and so many care choices available, it helps to know a little bit about your local ER before you make that ...
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          In an Accident, Illness or Injury, Make the Right...

          November 14, 2018
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          How to Avoid Getting Burned During the Holidays

          October 31, 2018
          Cooking fires and other types of home fires increase dramatically during the holidays. Here’s how to keep from getting burned.
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          14-Foot Fall: How to Avoid a Ladder Accident

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          How to Make Halloween Safe and Scare-Free for ...

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          How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction

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          Help for opioid addiction is just a phone call away. Learn about leading-edge services in North Texas.

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          5 Surprising Things to Know About Flu and Asthma

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          Flu and asthma affect millions of people every year. Here are 5 facts about flu and asthma you may not have known.
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          How to Recognize a Stroke and When to Get Help

          September 17, 2018
          Someone having a stroke needs immediate emergency care to prevent brain damage, permanent disability and even death.
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          How to Prevent Sepsis, a Serious Medical Condition

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          When Children Have an Emergency, Look for a Pediatric...

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          When 7-year-old Jackson injured his arm, his mom knew he needed the specialized care of a pediatric ER.
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          What to Know About New Concussion Research

          August 15, 2018
          If you have kids who play sports or are physically active, you’ll want to read the latest concussion research.
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          How to Get Real Relief From Illness With Virtual...

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          Medical City Virtual Care helped a busy Fort Worth science teacher get real medical treatment through her computer at home.
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          How to Get Kids Back-to-School Ready in 3 Easy...

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          How to Prevent Drowning and Dry Drowning

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          Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death in children 1 to 4 and the second-leading cause in children 1 to 14.
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          How to Prevent and Treat Cyclospora Infection

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          Cyclospora infection can knock you out for an extended period. Here’s how to recognize, treat and prevent it.
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          How to Stay Cool and Avoid Heat-Related Illness

          July 18, 2018
          Here’s your handy guide to recognizing, preventing and treating heat-related illness.
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          Your Guide to a Memorable and Safe Summer

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          11 Essential Swim Safety Tips

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          When swimming, safety should always come first, which is why we’ve compiled some safety tips to keep summer fun in the water.
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          New Blood Pressure Guidelines: More Americans ...

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          Under the new high blood pressure guidelines, almost half of American adults have high blood pressure.
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          Strong at 65 and Beyond: How to Prevent Senior...

          April 17, 2018
          Senior falls can be prevented with careful planning and proven fall prevention strategies.
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          How to Stay Safe on a Personal Recreational Vehicle

          April 12, 2018
          If your weekend or vacation plans include a personal recreational vehicle, we’ve got tips to help you and your family avoid the ER and stay safe...
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          Tornado Safety: Top 7 Tips to Stay Safe in a Twister

          April 5, 2018
          A Medical City Healthcare trauma surgeon shares tornado safety tips.
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          Your Online Doctor Will See You Now

          March 28, 2018
          Your online doctor will see you anytime, from any mobile device or computer. Get $10 off your first virtual visit with code BLOG10.
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          Be a Lifesaver: Learn How to Stop the Bleed

          March 23, 2018
          Knowing how to identify and “stop the bleed” that accompanies traumatic injuries is a valuable life skill and could help you save a life.
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          How an Innovative Trauma Team is Saving Lives ...

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          Panic or Heart Attack? How to Know the Difference...

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          Stroke or Migraine? How to Know the Difference...

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          Your Fluttering Heart: Is it Love or an Arrhythmia?

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          Flu and Your Heart: Can Flu Make Your Heart Sick?

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          How to Know if It’s the Flu

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          Seizures and Fainting: How to Know When to Go ...

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          Fainting and seizures can happen suddenly and without warning. Here’s what you need to know.
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          Expert Answers to the Top 7 Questions About Depression

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          How to Combat Fatigue During the Cancer Journey

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          How Mindfulness Can Impact Your Cancer Journey

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          17 Years Later, Teenage Traumatic Brain Injury...

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          A teenage traumatic brain injury survivor reunites with the Medical City McKinney team that saved his life and cared for his 4 siblings 17 years...
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          When to Be Concerned About These 5 Common Health...

          December 7, 2017
          We’ve all had these 5 common health symptoms. Here’s how to know if they’re serious.

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          What You Need To Know About Cancer Recurrence

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          Depending on the stage and type of cancer, recurrence is possible following treatment, and it's important to be diligent with follow-up care.

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          What is Palliative Care?

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          Palliative care aims to prevent or treat, as early as possible, the symptoms or side effects of your disease, in addition to related psychological...
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          Stomach Pain: How to Know If It’s Caused by One...

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          What’s causing your stomach pain? Could it be on of the 15 useless body parts that scientists say may one day disappear? Find out here.
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          Chocolate for Cold and Flu Symptoms? What You ...

          November 13, 2017
          Research shows that dark chocolate containing at least 70% cacao may have cold and flu-fighting superpowers.
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          What You Need to Know About Hospital-Based Emergency...

          November 6, 2017
          When you visit a Medical City ER—even one that is located outside of a hospital—you can trust that you are getting the same expert care and compassion...
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          Why You Need to Be Holiday Heart Smart

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          “Holiday heart” describes the 30% increase in heart attacks and other heart-related events that occur in winter, especially from Christmas through...
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          How to Survive and What to Do in an Emergency ...

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          Think FAST and Heart Attack

          October 23, 2017
          Every 6 seconds, someone is either having a stroke or dying from a stroke. Knowing the signs and symptoms can save a life.
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          What You Need to Know About Stroke, AFib and Bell’s...

          October 20, 2017
          What do stroke, AFib and Bell’s palsy have in common? Take our quiz and see if you know.
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          What You Need to Know About RSV

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          RSV makes its rounds in North Texas in the early spring, fall and winter. Here’s how you can avoid a respiratory illness.
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          Bathroom Blues: Are You Taking Your Tech to the...

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          Constipation and hemorrhoids: byproducts of modern life, smartphones and prescription pain medicines.
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          When You Need Free, 24/7 Health Information, Ask...

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          When you’re not sure if you need a doctor, Ask a Nurse! Our free, 24/7 hotline is available whenever and wherever you need it.
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          How to Stop Texting While Driving (And Why People...

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          The new law against texting while driving (complete with fines of $99 to $200) went into effect in Sept 2017. Read our helpful tips for how to...
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          Childhood Immunizations: What Parents Need To ...

          August 18, 2017
          Here’s everything parents need to know about childhood immunizations and what kids need to stay healthy.
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          The Growing Opioid Crisis: What You Need To Know

          August 11, 2017
          Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death among Americans under 50. And the opioid crisis is largely to blame.
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          Does the Latest Exercise Worry (Rhabdomyolysis)...

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          A rare but serious muscle injury is starting to affect weekend warriors. Read more to find out what it is and how to prevent it.
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          Worst Year Ever for Ticks: What You Should Know

          July 24, 2017
          This may be the worst year ever for reported tick-borne diseases. Here’s how to avoid them.
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          10 Signs You Need to Go to the ER

          July 18, 2017
          With more than 12 million emergency room visits turning into hospital stays each year, it’s smart to know when to go to the ER.
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          How Much Water Do You Need to Drink Every Day?

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          Nearly 70% of us are dehydrated and don’t even know it. It could be the cause of our fatigue, headaches, irritability and more. So drink up!
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          Do You Need to Be Worried Your Kids Are Getting...

          May 24, 2017
          Too much caffeine can cause arrhythmia, a rapid, irregular heartbeat that can lead to death. How much is too much?
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          Trauma Centers: Things You Need But Didn’t Know...

          May 16, 2017
          We hope you never need a trauma center, but if you or someone you love suffers a serious or life-threatening injury, it’s nice to know they’re...
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          How “13 Reasons Why” Can Be a Lesson for All Ages

          May 9, 2017
          Medical experts are hoping “13 Reasons Why” will also bring attention to the disturbing rates of senior suicide.
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          Five Opportunities and Insights from “13 Reasons...

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          Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10-34 and the controversial new Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” has people talking about ...
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          When Insects Sting: How to Avoid Allergic Reactions

          May 2, 2017
          Texas has all five of the insects whose stings are known to cause allergic reactions: fire ants, honeybees, hornets, wasps and yellow jackets...
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          Miracle Man: Girl Scout Cookies and Quick Thinking...

          April 26, 2017
          Jerry Wren, 35, thought he had vertigo but was actually having a type of stroke that almost no one recovers from.
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          Why Kids 12 and Under Are Drinking Hand Sanitizer...

          April 12, 2017
          Children 6-12 are intentionally ingesting sanitizer gel, leading the CDC to suggest alcohol-based hand sanitizer “might be a product of intentional...
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          Do you know what to do in a snakebite emergency?

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          Did you know that you need a full-service emergency room for snakebites? That’s because poison can travel fast, begin to affect underlying tissue...
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          How to Prevent Spring Injuries from Sidelining...

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          Ladder Safety From the Top Down and How to Prevent...

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          Falls are the leading cause of injury and death in older adults. Younger adults are injured frequently from falls, too — off of ladders.
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          How to Keep Your Cheerleaders Safe from Falls ...

          March 1, 2017
          With more than 3.5 million U.S. participants annually, cheerleading is the No. 1 female sport and No. 2 in catastrophic sports injuries.
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          How to Prevent Your Own Heart Attack

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          How to be Fire-Safe and What to Do if You Get ...

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          More than 450,000 people a year seek emergency medical care for burns. Our adult version of Burn Prevention Week will help you keep your family...
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          Flu IQ: How to Be Prepared for Flu Season

          January 13, 2017
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          Avoid Icy Injuries and Know How to Safely Fall...

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          How to Celebrate the New Year Safely

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          RSV: How to Protect Your Family from the "Mega...

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          Bronchiolitis, a respiratory illness caused by RSV, is the most common cause of hospitalization in infants under 12 months old.
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          Holiday Ladder Safety: How to Go Up On the Housetop...

          November 22, 2016
          Holiday decorating can be dangerous: ER docs see an increase in patients from slip and fall injuries in November and December.
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          How to Keep Holiday Stress from Harming Your Heart

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          Emergency room doctors have coined the term “Christmas coronary” to describe the more than 30 percent increase in heart attacks and heart-related...
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          When You Can't Sleep, Blame the Elections and ...

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          When Cyberbullies Attack: Know How to Fight Back

          October 13, 2016
          It’s bad enough when cyberbullying happens to celebrities and adults, but what about our vulnerable teens and tweens?
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          Tips to Prepare Kids for the Flu Shot and Helpful...

          September 19, 2016
          FluMist is back for the 2018-2019 flu season! Get your family vaccinated early.
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          How a High School Soccer Star is Beating Heart...

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          When a young soccer star was diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, she needed a different kind of team to get her back in the game.
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          Know How to Combat Germs with Soap, Snot and Singing

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          Whatever you call the icky things that make your kids and then everyone else in your family sick, we’ve got your prevention tips — and maybe ...
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          How to Get the Most out of a Family Road Trip

          August 19, 2016
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          When Asthma Attacks: How to Manage It and Stay...

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          How to Prevent a Heavy Backpack from Injuring ...

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          Keep Your Feet Happy: Know How to Choose Safe ...

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          Pok̩emon Go: Know How to Avoid Injuries and Ekans...

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          Avoid Hot Car Deaths: How to Keep Kids Safe When...

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          Know How to Celebrate Fourth of July Safely

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          Did You Know? Distracted Driving is the New Drunk...

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          These days, drivers who do nothing but sit behind the wheel with their hands at 10 and 2 are few and far between, but there is a group that has...
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          Made in the Shade: How to Avoid Sunburn, Aging...

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          Snakes in the Grass: Know How to Avoid and Treat...

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          Start a Heart: How to Save a Life with Two Hands...

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          Know How to Prevent and Treat Kids' Sports Injuries

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          More than 2.6 million children end up in the ER each year from kids’ sports injuries. Here’s how to keep them safe.
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          Young Stroke Survivor Tells Her Story

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          What was to be relaxing day off from school and waiting tables, turned into a fight for life for Cassie Scantlin.
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          Know the 5 Killer Spices That Prevent Food Poisoning

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          128,000 Americans end up in the ER annually due to food poisoning from a smorgasbord of sources: deli meats, soft cheeses, cucumbers, spinach...
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          In Case of Emergency — ER vs. Urgent Care

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          Don't Get Burned: Know the Top Rules of Fire Safety

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          First Aid for Burns: 5 Things You Should Never...

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          Love Chocolate? Surprise! It Loves You (and Your...

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          Learn About Burns: Get Schooled in Burn Awareness

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          Feeling Hot? How to Know When Fever is an Emergency

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          The Air That You Breathe — Is It Harming You?

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          Beware of Bingeing and Other Tips to Prevent Holiday...

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          When Things Heat Up in the Kitchen This Thanksgiving...

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          Signs of a Concussion: What You Need to Know

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          Every 21 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Would you know the signs and symptoms?

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