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Measles Case Confirmed in Michigan: What to Know
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How Hydration Plays a Role in Getting Over Sickness

Medically Reviewed by: Gretchen Goltz, D.O.

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What’s a Normal Blood Pressure?
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When and Why You Should Get a Colonoscopy
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What Younger Adults Can Do to Prevent Colon Cancer as Diagnoses Rise
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Shifting Trends in Colorectal Cancer Cases: More Younger Adults Are Being Diagnosed
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How to Lower the Risks of Colon Cancer
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How Viruses Spread
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Is Mouth Breathing While You’re Sleeping Bad?
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Testicular Cancer: Causes, Risk Factors and How to Perform a Self-Exam

Medically Reviewed by: Peter Graham, M.D.

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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
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Influenza A vs. B: What's the Difference?
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5 Self-Exams You Can Do at Home for Cancer Prevention
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How to Prevent Burn Injuries at Home and When to Seek Care
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Hidden Signs of Heart Disease
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Common Medications Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia
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University of Michigan Professor Examines Why Black Women Are Not Returning for Follow-up Cervical Cancer Screenings and Identifies Self-Screening as a Solution
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How to Manage Jaw Pain

Medically Reviewed by: Margaret Hepke, D.O.

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What Does it Mean to be Immunocompromised?
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Preventive Care: Here’s How to Give Yourself the Gift of Health
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Identifying Different Thyroid Issues and Disorders
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The Importance of Cervical Cancer Screenings
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How to Stay Up to Date on Preventive Care
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What Does the U.S. Surgeon General’s New Cancer Warning on Alcohol Mean?
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Cervical Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know
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Hand Sanitizer and Norovirus: What You Need to Know
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Why are My Sinus Issues Worse in the Winter?
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How to Prevent Chapped Lips in the Winter
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What is Collagen Banking?
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Dangers and Risks of UTIs in Older Adults
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Black Plastic Kitchen Utensils, Toys Found to Contain Chemicals Connected to Increased Health Risks
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How to Discuss Unsafe Driving with Older Adults
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How to Prepare for an Exercise Stress Test
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How to Protect Your Heart During the Holidays
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5 Ways to Stay Healthy During Holiday Travel
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Tips for Coping with Less Daylight
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Heart Attacks Spike During the Holidays: What to Know
Doctor wearing a mask takes the blood pressure of a young man wearing a mask
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Doctor's Appointments to Make This Year
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How Stress Affects Your Immune System
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Nocturia: When to Talk to A Doctor About Urinating Overnight
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What Can I Do If I Have a Family Health History of Dementia?
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How to Choose a Glucose Monitor
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UTI Health Care Expenses on the Rise: Is Your Diet to Blame?
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What Can I Do If I Have a Family History of Heart Disease?
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
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How to Manage or Prevent Type 2 Diabetes if it Runs in Your Family
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Four Ultra-Processed Foods that May Increase Diabetes Risk
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How COVID-19 Can Increase Diabetes Complications, Or Increase Risk of Developing Diabetes
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What do Phishing Email Attempts Look Like? Keep Your Information Secure with These Tips
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How Long Does It Take to See the Benefits of Quitting Smoking?
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Understanding the Connection Between Your Bladder and Pelvic Floor
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Risk Factors for Stomach Cancer
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The Impact of COPD on the Heart
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The Connection Between Diabetes and Brain Health
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Is Too Much Noise Harmful to Your Health?
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Avalon Healing Center’s New Advanced Practice Provider Fills Need to Conduct Crucial Follow-Up Appointments with Survivors of Sexual Assault
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Why Do I Sweat While Sleeping?
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What to Know About Your Family’s Health History
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What to Know About Male Breast Cancer
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How to Understand Your Mammogram Report
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Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Treatment
Prevention
Understanding the Different Types of Breast Cancer
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How to Avoid Common Triggers of Psoriasis
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What To Know About Heart Health and Yard Work
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COVID-19 Season 2024-2025: What You Need to Know
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What to Know About Breast Density and Mammograms
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Osteoporosis vs. Osteopenia: Knowing the Difference
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What is the Correct Order of Steps for Handwashing?
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First Step’s Improved Crisis Helpline Helps Pave the Way for Organization’s Much-Needed Second Domestic and Sexual Assault Shelter in Detroit
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What To Know About Products for Sensitive Skin
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‘Breaking the Cycle:’ Four Upper Peninsula Organizations Use Grant Funds to Help Their Communities Recover from Substance Use Disorder
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Davisburg Mom’s Fearless Transparency After Losing Son to Suicide Inspires Families to Discuss Teenage Mental Health
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Free COVID-19 Tests Now Available for Free Home Delivery 
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Is Dementia Hereditary?
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Breast Cancer Prevention: Steps to Take Today
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The Difference Between Chronic and Acute Pain
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Natural Ways to Deal with Chronic Pain
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What is Macular Degeneration?
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What are Risk Factors for Falling As You Age?
Dr. James Grant
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5 Questions I’d Never Leave My Annual Preventive Visit Without Asking
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Suicide is a Leading Cause of Death for Michiganders: Here’s How Everyone Can Spread Awareness
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Doctor, I’m Concerned About Alzheimer’s Disease, What Can You Tell Me?
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How Contagious is the Flu?
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Is there a Connection Between Sickle Cell Disease and Leukemia?
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Can Shingles Increase Dementia Risk?
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What is Acute Chest Syndrome?
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What to Look for in a Blood Panel
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Do I Have a Ragweed Allergy?
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When is Flu Season?
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The Risks of Swimming and Showering with Contacts
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When Should I See a Doctor for My Allergies? 
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What to Know About the New COVID-19 Booster Shots
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Coffective Expands Warm Referral Network, Provides Crucial Maternal Support with Help from BCBSM Foundation
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What to Know About Heavy Metals Found in Tampons
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Measles Cases on the Rise Underscore Importance of Getting the Measles Vaccine
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Cataract Surgery: When Is It Time to Have it and How Quick is Recovery? 
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What to Look for in Clothes That Protect Against the Sun
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Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen
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Which Vaccines Students Should Receive Before Returning to School
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What are Micro Breaks?  
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