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    Trending Health Stories

    Preventing and Recognizing Hypothermia

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    Learn the steps to protect yourself from extremely low temperatures, including preventing hypothermia and recognizing if you’re experiencing it.

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    Health Care

    Staying Safe From the Flu This Season

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    Autumn is here, and cold and flu season is right around the corner. Here’s what to know about the flu to help you stay well this winter. 

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    Mental Health

    Mental Health Emergencies: When to Go to the ER

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    If you face a mental health crisis, get help right away. We’re here to let you know that not only is it OK to go to the ER, but it may be your best option in a mental health emergency. Read more in...

  • A man sneezing in bed.
    Health Care

    Check Your Symptoms — What Might Be Ailing You

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    It’s sniffles season again. But how can you tell whether you have a cold, the flu or another infection? This symptom guide might point you in the right direction.

  • A Senior Wipes His Forehead While Out in the Hot Summer Sun
    Health Care

    Heat Wave Poses Extra Risk to Patients on Certain Medications

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    Heat waves can be dangerous, especially to those on certain medications. Keep reading to find out about common interactions, along with how to stay safe during a heat wave.

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    Health Care

    First Aid Kit Essentials

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    Being caught off guard in any emergency is a worst-case scenario. Everything comes down to how well you are prepared to handle the unexpected, before it becomes an emergency.

  • A caregiver laughs with their loved one.
    Health Care

    B.E. F.A.S.T.: 6 Stroke Symptoms to Know When Every Second Counts

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    Do you know the signs of a stroke, and when to call 911? Learn what the acronym FAST means, and why to get ER care immediately for strokes.

  • A woman drinking a bottle of water on a sunny day, surrounded by yellow flowers.
    Public Health

    Above-Average Temperatures Predicted This Fall: How to Handle the Heat

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    Find out how to prepare for higher-than-average temperatures this fall and stay healthy during extreme heat.

  • A Mother and Daughter Sit at a Picnic Enjoying Fruit
    Health Care

    Easy Tips to Stay Hydrated in the Warmer Months

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    As you and your family enjoy summer fun outdoors, keep these tips in mind to stay hydrated in the heat.