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Fact or fiction: Discover the truth about root canals

(BPT) - Does the phrase "root canal" make you feel uneasy and anxious? Root canal treatments have an unfairly earned bad reputation. Misinformation and misconceptions give a false impression that …
February is AMD Awareness Month. Here’s What You Need to Know.
(BPT) - Your vision is a vital part of how you experience the world, like seeing vibrant colors and the details of daily life, and …
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Love being active, but have moderate-to-severe eczema? A professional basketball player can relate.
(BPT) - Whether you're an aspiring athlete, weekend warrior or just love activities that get your heart racing, you may discover …
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Five Ways to Love Your Heart During American Heart Month
(BPT) - February is all about matters of the heart. Of course, there's Valentine's Day, a time to express affection for those we love, …
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Addressing hypoparathyroidism: New treatment now available

(BPT) - For patients like Michele Rayes, life with hypoparathyroidism (hypopara) had been a constant uphill battle. Reflecting on her initial diagnosis, Rayes described it as a profound turning point …

Take Health Screening Into Your Own Hands: What You Need to Know About HPV & Cervical Cancer

(BPT) - Pelvic exams — a traditional method of screening for cervical cancer — aren't possible for everyone.Some women and people with a cervix have specific reasons — past trauma, …

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Expert tips to handle the winter blues
DimaBerlin // Shutterstock With the changing of the seasons, you may also experience a change of your mood. As the days get …
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4 Sneaky and Creative Ways to Boost Your Kids' Immunity with Healthy Ingredients
(NewsUSA) - As parents, we all want to ensure that our toddlers are getting the nutrients they need to grow strong and stay healthy, …
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When searching for a surgeon, look for the letters F-A-C-S
(BPT) - By Patricia L. Turner, MD, MBA, FACSExecutive Director & CEO, American College of SurgeonsWhen you or a loved one is scheduled …
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The truth about alcohol and your health, according to data
Tint Media // Shutterstock Health is generally top of mind in the new year. And while going to the gym and eating better are all …
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Resilience and Hope: Gail’s Journey with Multiple Myeloma
(BPT) - For years, 69-year-old Gail from Houston has started her mornings with devotion and exercise. Her love for family and …
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Know These 4 Core Factors to Avoid a Heart Health Syndrome

(Family Features) In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults is at risk for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes and excess body weight.

5 Ways to Stick to Your 2025 Healthy Commitments

(BPT) - Research shows that by the start of February, up to 94% of people abandon the New Year's resolutions they made. In fact, two separate dates have been coined "Quitter's Day" and "Ditch Your …

Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism

Obesity can put strain on the heart, resulting in an increased risk of conditions such as atrial fibrillation, or irregular heart rhythms.

Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs may lower risk of 42 health conditions, but also pose risks

Research shows that people who take these weight-loss medications may have a lower risk of dementia and numerous other health conditions.

Safeguarding Your Surgery: The Vital Role of Anesthesiologists and What You Need to Know and Share for a Successful Procedure

(BPT) - Whether you're having a routine procedure such as a colonoscopy or something more complex like heart surgery, your medical team is committed to ensuring a safe and successful outcome. But you …

You Were Diagnosed with Advanced Kidney Cancer. Now What?

(BPT) - Knowledge is one of the most valuable tools when faced with a cancer diagnosis. Given that one in two men and one in three women are expected to be diagnosed with some form of cancer during …
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One Woman’s Journey Navigating Weight Loss and the Procedure that Helped Her Find Success
(BPT) - Kyra Williams is a wife, mother of two and English professor who leads an active life in Baytown, Texas. However, this active …
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From Caregiver to Patient: Michel’s Journey with Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment
(BPT) - Michel, a psychiatric nurse from Southern California, has always been someone who is deeply committed to helping others take …
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Expert Pregnancy Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter
(Family Features) Staying up to date on recommended vaccines is important during pregnancy. This is especially true during the winter …
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Expert Tips for Keeping Loved Ones Healthy This Winter
(Family Features) Winter can bring plenty of opportunities for cozy gatherings with loved ones and these moments can be bright spots …
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Bird flu flares up again in Michigan poultry – an infectious disease expert explains the risk to humans, chickens, cows and other animals
After a relatively quiet fall, there’s been another spike in cases of bird flu in Michigan. When state officials announced on …
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Understanding Thyroid Health
(NAPSI)—An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease.1 During January, recognized as Thyroid Awareness Month, …
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Here's to a Healthy New Year: What your family needs to know about vaccines
(Family Features) This year, make a plan to keep your family healthy by helping them get vaccinated for respiratory infections like …
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Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Will Help Save Lives
by Karyne Jones (NAPSI)—Good news for those Americans over the age of 50 (and the people who care about them): You now have …
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What Pregnant People Need to Know About Vaccines for a Healthy New Year
(Family Features) A new year can bring feelings of hope and optimism. This can be especially true for pregnant people as they look …
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What Older Adults Need to Know About Vaccines for a Healthy New Year
(Family Features) Around the new year, many people set goals for better health. People ages 65 and older can kick off a healthy new …
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News for a healthful life

(BPT) - Cervical Health Awareness Month in January serves as an important reminder that cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can actually be prevented with regular screening. Thanks to the …

(BPT) - "I was out of breath all the time."For Julie, it was a diagnosis that came as a shock — and had a huge impact on her life. She started having exacerbations that were so bad, she said, …
(BPT) - Welcome to 2025! This new year is full of opportunities to improve your life and rethink your priorities. Do you know what goals you want to achieve this year?If you're thinking about …

(BPT) - For many, winter is a time for ice skating, cozy family gatherings, and hitting the slopes, but for the 28 million people in the U.S. living with asthma, winter can pose unique challenges. …

(BPT) - As he approached his 40th birthday, Andrew began experiencing strange symptoms — fatigue, bone pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. Though unsettling, "I didn't think much of them …
(BPT) - Sponsored by GSK – When Tracy, a GSK patient advocate and 66-year-old retiree, started coughing, she assumed it was just her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) acting up …

(BPT) - The summer spike in COVID-19 infections, triggered in part by a rise in new variants of the virus, was an unpleasant reminder that COVID-19 is here to stay. As we brace for an anticipated …

(BPT) - The following story was prepared and sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Calvin, Patrice, and Cam Ward are paid spokespersons of Novo Nordisk.Picture this—you're a D1 starting quarterback …
(BPT) - Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Genmab A/SIt never occurred to Courtney that the difficulties she was having with sleeping and breathing could be cancer. Then, she was rushed to the emergency …