January 2025
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Flu season? Watch out for these 10 other illnesses
By James Varner, MMS, PA-C No one likes being sick, but if it’s winter, it’s flu season. We all tend to spend more time indoors, where viruses and…
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COVID-19 at-home tests and expiration dates
By Deb Balzer Respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19, flu, strep throat and RSV, are common in the fall and winter. Because COVID-19, influenza and RSV symptoms can overlap, it’s…
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Tips for managing your child’s cellphone use
If your child just got a new cellphone for the holidays, or you’re planning to get them one, you may want to set some…
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Healthcare trends that will transform medicine in 2025
By Bernard Marr Healthcare has evolved dramatically in recent years, with technology driving countless new opportunities, just as demographic and societal factors have created new…
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OTC cough medicines: What’s your best choice?
Over-the-counter options range from syrups to pills, lozenges to menthol rubs—but medication isn’t always the best treatment When you have a cough that won’t quit, you know…