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Focused Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Treatment for atrial fibrillation helps you reduce symptoms and your risk for stroke. Learn more about your treatment options.

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Childhood Obesity Understood and Managed

Childhood obesity increases the risk of future health problems. Fortunately, you can help your child obtain and maintain a healthy weight.

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Does Bird Flu Pose a Major Risk to Humans?

It’s a bird pandemic, not a human one. At least, not yet. Since 1997, when the trouble-making strain of the bird flu virus, H5N1, was first detected in China, many millions of birds have died from the disease, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Infographic: Empowering Suicide Prevention and Hope

In 2022 alone, nearly 50,000 Americans died of suicide, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Here’s how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.

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The Listeria Outbreak: Your Questions Answered

Since the first cases of Listeria-related infection were reported in late May of this year—the biggest Listeria outbreak since 2011—57 people have been hospitalized and 9 have died.

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Infographic: Head Lice Prevention Month

As schools are back in session, be proactive in preventing lice. During National Head Lice Prevention Month this September, take steps to keep lice out of the classroom—and your child’s hair.

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What Is Smegma? Causes, Removing It, and Preventing It

Dr. Marc Goldstein was featured in an Everday Health's article on Smegma and its causes and prevention.

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Podcast: Treating Ovarian Cysts

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Eung-Mi Lee shares what women should know about these common growths on ovaries.

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Infographic: National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

This year, nearly 300,000 men will learn they have prostate cancer. Learn who’s at risk and what to do about it.

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Navigating the World of Childhood Cancer

Childhood cancer affects thousands of Americans every year. Advanced care helps many children move past cancer to fulfilling lives.