Preventive Health
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Don’t ignore the signs of diabetes
“Hello, we have been trying to contact you for some time now. Your car’s warranty is about to expire.” You…
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Don’t mess around with cellulitis
Take care of your skin! No, this is not a sales pitch to enhance your looks. It’s about your health.…
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What you need to know about diabetic socks
If you have diabetes, you probably know to watch your blood sugar. But do you know to watch your feet,…
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How to prevent hemorrhoids | OSF HealthCare
While hemorrhoids are often the butt of jokes, those suffering with them don’t find the situation funny. And, unfortunately, about…
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?
Unfortunately, flu season hasn’t waited for the COVID-19 pandemic to end before returning. That means getting both your flu vaccination…
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Tips on preparing your child for the COVID-19 vaccine
Generally, kids don’t look forward to getting shots. With a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer approved for kids ages 5 to…
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What you should clean – and how often
The COVID-19 pandemic taught us important lessons about basic hand hygiene and overall cleanliness. Hopefully, you’ve developed some new routines…
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OSF pediatric experts: Kids ages 5-11 and the COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine by Pfizer specifically for kids ages 5…
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Fully vaccinated less likely to pass COVID-19 to others
One question many people who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 have is whether they can transmit the virus to someone…
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How to treat hemorrhoids | OSF HealthCare
National statistics show that hemorrhoids affect about 1 in 20 Americans and about half of adults older than 50. So,…
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