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November 26, 2025Since vaccination for smallpox was developed in 1796, the life-saving science of immunization has helped stop the spread of many serious illnesses. Once-common viruses like polio are rare today becau...
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October 25, 2024New research into the sweetener xylitol raises questions about its impact on heart health. Researchers with Cleveland Clinic recently announced their investigations showed high levels of xylitol coul...
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October 18, 2024If you have back pain, you’re not alone. In fact, about 30 percent of the population in the U.S. probably has back pain right now. Because a stiff or aching spine can interfere with just about all of...
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October 11, 2024One of the best things you can do for your heart health this season? Get a flu shot. Researchers in the Netherlands published a study this summer that confirmed the risk for myocardial infarction (...
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October 04, 2024Stiff or aching back? Sharp or piercing pain in your spine? A tingling sensation that shoots down your arms or legs? Back and neck pain comes in a variety of flavors, but all of them can be disruptiv...
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September 20, 2024Long before the boom of telehealth in the COVID-19 era, MedStar Health was using telehealth to improve how we deliver care and to enhance access and efficiency in care delivery. The MedStar Telehealt...
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July 31, 2024
For many, summer brings a long-awaited opportunity to slip away to a beach vacation. While the beach is full of excitement and relaxation, it’s also home to a variety of hazards that could cause...
