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It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter and colder, and we're stuck inside most of the time. And, unfortunately, it's cold and flu season. It’s not usually the cold air that makes us sick…

Most people have experienced that moment when they start to feel “off,” like the start of a cold or flu. You wake up and swallow and it feels like sandpaper. A headache develops soon after. Or maybe…

When the temperature drops, we head indoors and shut the windows. Then the sneezing begins. You can be allergic to things inside your house just as you can react to outdoor allergens. Mold spores…

Almost everyone has dealt with a skin rash of some kind. They come in many forms, have a variety of symptoms, and can be caused by a number of things, including heat, allergens, immune system…

Almost everyone has had an influenza infection at some point in their lives. Flu symptoms — fever/chills, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle or body aches — can range from mildly…

A visit to the doctor’s office often elicits a stress response, especially in adults. Stress can trigger a fight or flight response that comes with several physical changes, including a rise in blood…

When our blood pressure — the force of the blood pushing against artery walls as it’s pumped through the body — gets too high, it can start a chain reaction of health problems. Over time, high blood…

When our blood pressure — the force of the blood pushing against artery walls as it’s pumped through the body — gets too high, it can start a chain reaction of health problems. Over time, high blood…

Your health is the most important thing you’ve got. A primary care physician (PCP) is your own personal doctor and go-to person for all your health care needs. When you have a symptom or concern, your…

When babies and kids are growing, taking them to the pediatrician for annual checkups is kind of a no-brainer. Physicians can ensure children are healthy as they grow, provide the vaccinations they…

The nutritional value of school lunches has improved through the years. Unfortunately, the healthy items are often offered alongside cafeteria staples that kids prefer, like pizza, cheeseburgers and…

Most people know that the initials RN after someone’s name means registered nurse. MD? Medical doctor. DO? Doctor of osteopathic medicine. But have you ever wondered what the other initials after a…