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Nothing derails life like a case of COVID-19, the flu, or RSV. Because the viruses that cause them are highly contagious, you can cross paths with them when you least expect it. The good news is that vaccines offer protection against these respiratory illnesses, and you may not need all...

Losing weight on your own is challenging. Overweight and obesity continues to rise in the United States, and it’s not for the lack of trying to slim down. At any given time, roughly half of American adults are actively trying to lose weight, yet relatively few succeed long-term. DIY diets...

Screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is essential to stay on top of your sexual health. STD numbers are sharply on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with over 2.5 million new cases of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in 2022 alone. At Irving Coppell...

Itchy eyes, runny nose, hives, if you have allergies, you know the drill:  These and other annoying allergy symptoms are caused when you inhale, eat, or touch what, for most people, are harmless symptoms, but your body responds in full attack mode. Your immune system triggers a series of responses...

When you get immunizations, you’re protecting your body from dangerous diseases. Immunizations build up your immune system’s defenses, so you can effectively resist and fight off infections your body may contract. Immunizations contain a weakened or dead version of a specific harmful virus that is administered through an injection.  Your...