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Health & Wellness What to do if a virus gets you In the thick of viral season, even the strongest immunity defense can fall short of fighting the flu, COVID-19 and the common cold. Here’s what to do ... What to do if a virus gets you
Is it COVID-19, flu or a cold? Health & Wellness October 17, 2024 Is it COVID-19, flu or a cold? When your child comes home with a runny nose or your work colleague begins sneezing, we often beg...
Psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression: What works? Health & Wellness December 4, 2024 Psychedelic-assisted therapy for depression: What works? Severe depression affects about one in six people throughout their lifetimes. For some people, de...
Staying active in cold weather: Tips for a healthier lifestyle Health & Wellness December 10, 2024 Staying active in cold weather: Tips for a healthier lifestyle Written by Dr. Trevor Call, sports medicine physician at IU Health West As temperatures drop,...

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Learning about alpha-gal
We are IU Health Learning about alpha-gal

IU Health Bloomington Hospital

You may have heard about the increase in alpha-gal cases in southern Indiana earlier this year. What you may not know is how much it can affect individuals. Check out the Q&A below from dietitians wi...
Side effects from smoking you might not know about
Health & Wellness Side effects from smoking you might not know about
Nicotine is one of the most addictive substances available. In cigarettes, nicotine is delivered through smoke, which contains more than 7,000 chemical components, hundreds of which are harmful to hum...
How to stay healthy during the holiday season
Health & Wellness How to stay healthy during the holiday season
The holidays can be a season of comfort and joy, while also being a source of germs. Staying healthy during the holidays is crucial to reduce the spread of illness, maintain your overall well-being an...
Understanding brain tumor imaging: CT scan vs. MRI
Health & Wellness Understanding brain tumor imaging: CT scan vs. MRI
Brain tumors are abnormal growths of cells in the brain that may or may not be cancerous. To diagnose a brain tumor or to check on its growth, your doctor will use special imaging to view the brain. ...
Lung cancer: Understanding risks, detection and treatment
Health & Wellness Lung cancer: Understanding risks, detection and treatment

IU Health North Hospital

Written by Cindy Lunsford, lung cancer screening nurse navigator at the IU Health Joe & Shelly Schwarz Cancer Center in Carmel Lung cancer is a serious health condition characterized by the uncontrol...