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Think Safety While Having Fun in the Snow
When snowflakes start falling, some people’s thoughts instantly turn to winter sports, such as snowboarding and sledding. How to keep your risks to a minimum without curtailing your fun.
Avoiding Medicine Mishaps With Children
Young children are especially vulnerable to medication-related problems, particularly unintentional overdoses.
3 Mammogram Myths -- Debunked
There are many misconceptions and myths around breast cancer and mammograms. Learn about three common misconceptions – and get the facts about screening mammograms.
Calcium Score Test Finds Man’s Undetected Heart Blockage
A musician’s coronary calcium score detects a high risk for heart attack, leading to bypass surgery.
How Having COVID-19 May Affect Men's Sexual Health
Most of us are familiar with the common symptoms of COVID-19: fever, shortness of breath, fatigue and loss of smell or taste. But some research has emerged recently that suggests that COVID-19 might also lead to erectile dysfunction (ED)
How Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Kids with Type I Diabetes
The continuous glucose monitor is among a number of new technologies that can help youngsters manage diabetes.
Using Biofeedback for Relief from Chronic Constipation in Children
It can be difficult to break the cycle of chronic constipation with medication alone. Biofeedback helps children relearn how to coordinate their muscles to go the bathroom more easily.