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How to keep joints moving pain-free in the cold

January 23, 2021

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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How to Have a Healthier Heart Just by Breathing

January 19, 2021

You can have a healthier heart just by taking deep breaths through your nose. Here’s how it works.

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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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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 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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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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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 ...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

ER? Urgent care? Virtual care? When we’re sick or injured, it’s often hard to know where to turn for the best treatment. Here’s how to make the...

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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

October 17, 2018

A North Texas man survived a high fall from a ladder but didn’t go to the ER for three days. Read Hiram’s story and learn how to avoid ladder...

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

October 17, 2018

Kids are more than twice as likely to be fatally hit by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Here’s how to keep little ghosts and...

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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction

October 9, 2018

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

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog , opioids

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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

September 10, 2018

Anyone can get sepsis following an infection from the flu, a UTI or even a bug bite. Find out what this life-threatening condition is and how...

tags: flu , infection , pneumonia , sepsis

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

August 28, 2018

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 Prevent Drowning and Dry Drowning

July 31, 2018

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

July 19, 2018

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

June 25, 2018

Whether your family enjoys a low-key day beside the pool or dawn-to-dusk activities that end with fireworks, it’s important to play it safe so...

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11 Essential Swim Safety Tips

June 13, 2018

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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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 ...

March 2, 2018

The lifesaving onsite amputation of a construction worker’s leg in Frisco by a team of experienced ER and trauma physicians demonstrates the ...

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How to Know if It’s the Flu

January 12, 2018

Not sure if it’s a cold, the flu or even food poisoning? Here’s how to tell.

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

January 5, 2018

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

December 21, 2017

Depression affects millions of people and their loved ones every year, but it’s still a misunderstood illness. Our expert answers her patients’...

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17 Years Later, Teenage Traumatic Brain Injury...

December 8, 2017

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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Why You Need to Be Holiday Heart Smart

November 1, 2017

“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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What You Need to Know About RSV

October 3, 2017

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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When You Need Free, 24/7 Health Information, Ask...

September 22, 2017

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...

August 23, 2017

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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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)...

August 2, 2017

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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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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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?

April 6, 2017

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...

March 9, 2017

Every year, more than 2.6 million children end up in emergency rooms with sports-related injuries, including broken bones and torn ligaments,...

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

March 8, 2017

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

February 10, 2017

Here’s some news to make your heart sing: Cardiovascular diseases are completely preventable for at least 95% of people just by changing diet...

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

January 23, 2017

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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Avoid Icy Injuries and Know How to Safely Fall...

January 6, 2017

Stay safe when temperatures drop and roads and walkways freeze with our 3 Ps for personal and automotive safety.

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How to Celebrate the New Year Safely

December 28, 2016

We’ve got tips for celebrating the New Year safely, including how to get from point A to point B in one piece and creative ways to host a fun...

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

December 16, 2016

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

November 15, 2016

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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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 to Get the Most out of a Family Road Trip

August 19, 2016

Before you ditch your plans for one last seasonal hurrah, check out our tips for smoothing out the bumps of traveling by car with kids.

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When Asthma Attacks: How to Manage It and Stay...

August 15, 2016

Get back in the game with these tips for controlling asthma, plus 8 inflammation-fighting lifestyle choices you can implement right now.

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

July 18, 2016

A North Texas teen who stepped on an Ekans … er …snake while capturing Pokémon gives tips for safe hunting.

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Know How to Avoid Water Injuries and Illnesses

July 15, 2016

Summer in North Texas is in full swing and hopefully our Shark Week tips helped keep your little ones safe in the water. But wouldn’t you know...

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

June 29, 2016

Texas ranks No. 1 in the nation for the most child vehicular heat stroke deaths, with 107 between 1998 and 2016.

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Know How to Celebrate Fourth of July Safely

June 20, 2016

Let freedom ring this summer with yummy grilled foods, family fun and fireworks!

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

June 9, 2016

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

May 13, 2016

I could easily have been a statistic: Already this year in North Texas 25 people have reported being bitten by a snake. That’s two more than ...

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

May 6, 2016

It’s possible you may come to the rescue of a stranger in a public place, but the truth is, the life you’re more likely to save is that of someone...

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Know How to Prevent and Treat Kids' Sports Injuries

April 29, 2016

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

April 19, 2016

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 When to Go to the ER for an Allergic Reaction

April 8, 2016

Allergic reactions. Everybody has one to something, right? If I asked you what percentage of people you think have allergies — whether it’s to...

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Know the 5 Killer Spices That Prevent Food Poisoning

March 10, 2016

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

March 3, 2016

Understanding the difference between urgent and emergency care services will help you choose the right services for the situation to reduce anxiety...

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

March 3, 2016

We were all taught basic fire safety and burn prevention sometime way back in elementary school, but chances are it didn’t sink in. Now that ...

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

March 3, 2016

If you’ve ever felt the sting of a hot curling iron or a sizzling barbecue grill, you know how much these relatively minor burns hurt. You probably...

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