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Children’s Health Health & Wellness Urology

Can Energy Drinks Cause a Stroke? Risks You Need to Know

You might reach for an energy drink to wake up in the morning or power through a long shift. These beverages are a popular way to get a quick boost. However, physicians are increasingly recognizing a link between...

December 11, 2025

5 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

How to Improve Gut Health: Foods & Lifestyle Tips That Work

You might think of gut health only when you’re feeling bloated or uncomfortable, but your digestive system does much more than break down food. A healthy gut contributes to strong immune defenses, a healthy metabolism...

December 9, 2025

6 min read

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Children’s Health Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness

Your Guide to Norovirus (the “Winter Vomiting Disease”)

Norovirus, often nicknamed the stomach “flu” or stomach bug, is a common but unwelcome visitor, especially during the colder months. Norovirus, which describes the inflammation of the stomach and intestines, brings...

December 5, 2025

7 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Is Your Child Too Young for a Smartphone? New Study Reveals Risks

Many parents wonder about the right time to give their child a smartphone. While these devices can help us stay connected, there are growing concerns about how they affect young, developing minds. According to Common...

December 4, 2025

6 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Children’s Health Health & Wellness

Supporting a Grieving Child: A Guide for Parents

When a child experiences loss, it can feel like the world has turned upside down — for them and for you. As a parent or caregiver, navigating your own feelings while supporting a child is a profound challenge. Grief in...

December 4, 2025

6 min read

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Behavioral Health Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

Understanding the Stages of Grief: Practical Steps for Healing

Grief is a deeply personal experience that nearly everyone will face at some point in their lives. It can happen after losing a loved one, ending a relationship, a traumatic event or when life doesn’t turn out as you...

December 2, 2025

7 min read

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Diseases & Conditions Health & Wellness Urology

Male Infertility: What Every Man Should Know

Male infertility affects millions of men worldwide, yet it remains a topic many hesitate to discuss. If you and your partner are struggling to conceive, it’s important to know that you are not alone. In fact, male...

November 26, 2025

6 min read

A young boy looking sick, with red eyes and a frown on his face, while his mother feels his forehead.

Children’s Health Health & Wellness Infectious Diseases

The New H3N2 Flu Strain: Will Your Flu Shot Protect You?

A new H3N2 subclade K flu strain is making headlines this season, raising a common and important question: “Will my flu shot still work?” In short, getting your annual flu shot remains the single best way to...

November 25, 2025

6 min read

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Brain & Mental Health Health & Wellness

What are the Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine?

Lifestyle Medicine is a powerful, evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and even reversing many chronic diseases that affect millions of Americans today. This approach focuses on six key behaviors—called...

November 24, 2025

8 min read

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Top 10 Questions Asked About Circumcision (With Evidence-Based Answers)

Can Energy Drinks Cause a Stroke? Risks You Need to Know

How to Improve Gut Health: Foods & Lifestyle Tips That Work

Your Guide to Norovirus (the “Winter Vomiting Disease”)

Is Your Child Too Young for a Smartphone? New Study Reveals Risks

Supporting a Grieving Child: A Guide for Parents

Understanding the Stages of Grief: Practical Steps for Healing

Male Infertility: What Every Man Should Know

The New H3N2 Flu Strain: Will Your Flu Shot Protect You?

What are the Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine?

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