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“Immunizations are an important way to keep your family healthy,” says Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough, MD, pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Since the introduction of vaccines,…
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Summer is in full gear and that means family outings at the pool or vacations to the beach. What that also means is safety – for adults and children! When…
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Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy and remove poisons. Viruses are a…
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June 18th was Father’s Day – a day to recognize all the special men in our lives, but also the month of June is Men’s Health Month – a reminder…
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High blood pressure plays a contributing role in more than 15% of deaths in the United States, according to a Harvard study. High blood pressure boosts the risks of leading…
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Stroke, also known as a “brain attack,” is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke. How does a stroke…
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When it comes to healthy living, far too many believe we’re exempt from the facts and statistics. We disregard sobering data that serves as reminders that these very temples we…
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Normal aches and pains or the occasional sniffle and cough may not alert you to go to the doctor, but establishing regular health exams and tests can help find potential…
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Since 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. has recognized the month of April as Alcohol Awareness Month to increase public awareness and understanding, and encourage local…
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In February 2000, President Clinton officially dedicated March as National Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is a cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Most colorectal cancers…