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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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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What you can expect during your next mammogram
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Written by Dr. Jennifer Medley, radiologist at IU Health West Hospital.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance to raise awareness and provide education on breast cancer. As wi...
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How do you know if you have brain cancer?
Sometimes, brain cancer and brain tumors grow without creating any symptoms. Doctors may find a brain tumor accidentally while scanning a patient for another reason. If patients do have symptoms, they...
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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 begin considering all the possibilities: is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19? While all three are viruses th...
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How to improve joint health
Easy steps you can take to reduce joint pain
Joint pain can significantly impact your overall quality of life—from basic tasks like walking through the grocery store or bending to pick up a dropped i...
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The most helpful aids for quitting smoking
If you want to quit smoking, there are a variety of quit-smoking aids that can help you kick the habit. You can plan your approach by using the START technique, and then add support through nicotine r...