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By Jenilee Matz, MPH

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What causes acne?

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Aug 27

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Asthma attacks

6 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Feb 10

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How face masks help stop the spread of COVID-19

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By Jenilee Matz, MPH

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Causes of heart failure

9 min

By Mariam Saba, PharmD

Sep 27

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Nuclear stress test

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By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Mar 25

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How to lower blood pressure

10 min

By Nika Hakim, PharmD

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How to lower cholesterol

5 min

By Anisa Oparaku Sbat, PharmD, RPh

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Foods to lower cholesterol

6 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Mar 03

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Lipid panel testing

6 min

By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Feb 17

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Symptoms and causes of high triglycerides

3 min

By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

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Heart disease information

15 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Jan 21

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How to lower triglyceride levels

4 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

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Signs and symptoms of common heart diseases

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Jan 07

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Heart attack: Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention

12 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

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What is heart rate and how to measure it

14 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Jan 06

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Overview of arteries and arterial diseases

15 min

By Amy Magill, MA, RD, LDN

Jan 04

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Common heart disease medications

10 min

By Maria Pulido, PharmD, resident pharmacist

Dec 28

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Heart arrhythmias: Causes and treatments

6 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Dec 21

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Sinus arrhythmia

4 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Dec 21

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What is angina?

6 min

By Anh Nguyen, PharmD

Apr 30

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What is angina pectoris?

4 min

By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Mar 31

Diabetes

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Managing diabetes: Medication side effects

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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What are diabetic socks?

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Sharpen up your needle knowledge

6 min

Sep 27

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Children and diabetes: Myths and facts

1 min

Sep 27

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Healthy red meat alternatives to grill

2 min

Sep 27

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How Omnipod 5 works with Dexcom G6

7 min

By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS

Sep 23

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CGM 101: What you need to know about continuous glucose monitoring

19 min

By Walgreens

Sep 22

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Eating dessert and staying healthy with diabetes

9 min

By Julie Davis Canter

Sep 03

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Type 1 diabetes in children

6 min

By Jean Cherry, MBA, BSN

Aug 28

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Diagnosed with adult onset type 1 diabetes: Now what?

7 min

By Julie Davis Canter

Aug 15

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Your diabetes superpower: Help manage blood sugar by what goes on your plate

5 min

By Julie Davis Canter

Aug 11

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To manage your diabetes, staying hydrated is key

7 min

By Loren M. Blinde, PhD

Aug 10

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7 min

By Loren M. Blinde, PhD

Aug 10

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7 min

By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS

Aug 08

1 min

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Healthier swaps: Smarter salad

1 min

Aug 05

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How diabetes affects your oral health

7 min

By Andy Stergachis, PhD, RPh

Aug 02

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Tips to make your Puerto Rican recipes healthier for diabetes

4 min

By Loren M. Blinde, PhD

Jul 27

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CGM and your diet

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Jul 26

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Diabetes and the keto diet

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Do you have allergies or a cold?

4 min

Sep 27

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Finding relief from grass allergies

7 min

Sep 27

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How to avoid common fall allergies

8 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Sep 27

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How to test for food allergies

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Mold allergy symptoms, causes and treatments

7 min

By Liz Alterman

Sep 27

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What causes winter allergies?

8 min

Sep 27

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Can allergies cause headaches?

8 min

Sep 27

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Allergy testing for babies and children

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Mar 25

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At-home allergy testing

3 min

By Amy Magill, RDN, MA

Mar 25

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Can allergies cause a sore throat?

5 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Mar 25

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Coughing from allergies

7 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Mar 21

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Allergens: A comprehensive guide

17 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Mar 10

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What is the difference between coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms and seasonal allergies?

6 min

Mar 10

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Allergy medications for pregnancy and children

9 min

By Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP

Apr 21

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Natural remedies for allergies: What works?

4 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Apr 19

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Pollen basics for the allergy sufferer

4 min

Apr 05

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Tree pollen and other pollen allergies

6 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Apr 02

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Tips for managing pet allergy symptoms

5 min

By Jean Cherry, BSN, MBA

Apr 01

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11 tips to keep indoor allergies at bay

7 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Mar 25

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Who should be screened for lung cancer?

3 min

By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Sep 27

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Bronchitis vs. pneumonia

8 min.

By Jean Cherry, MBA, BSN, RN

Sep 27

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How to diagnose pneumonia

1 min.

Clinically reviewed by Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Is pneumonia contagious?

6 min.

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Pneumonia symptoms and treatment

6 min.

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Tuberculosis testing

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By Jean Cherry, RN, BSN, MBA

Sep 27

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Wheezing

4 min.

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Whooping cough: The common term for pertussis

8 min.

By Alyssia C. Dyett, PharmD

Sep 27

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Early signs of lung cancer

6 min

By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Sep 27

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Lung cancer risk factors

4 min

By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Sep 27

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Symptoms and warning signs of an asthma attack

7 min

Sep 27

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Keys to preventing pneumonia

4 min.

By Amy Magill, MA, RDN

Jul 31

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Asthma in children

4 min

By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Feb 23

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Stages of COPD

3 min

Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Feb 23

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Symptoms of COPD

4 min

Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Feb 23

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Asthma attacks

6 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Feb 10

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Coughing in asthma

5 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Feb 10

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Types of asthma inhalers

8 min

Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Feb 10

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Allergy-induced asthma

4 min

By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Jan 04

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Symptoms of asthma

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By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Jan 04

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Por Ashley McClure-Wolfson, Dr. en Farmacia, Farmaceutica de Atencion Ambulatoria Certiificado por la Junta, Especializada en HIV

Sep 27

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Nasal decongestants

3 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Persistent cough

3 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Sinus infections: Causes and symptoms explained

4 min

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Sep 27

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Get-well-soon kit for cold and flu season

1 min

Sep 27

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How to recover from a cold

4 min

By Walgreens

Sep 27

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Humidifiers for cold and flu

2 min

Clinically reviewed by Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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Medicine for cold and sinus

4 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

3 min

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6 tips for preventing the flu

3 min

Sep 27

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1 min

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You don't need the flu shot every year. FALSE!

1 min

Sep 27

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COVID-19 booster shots: Who is eligible?

3 min.

By Walgreens

Sep 27

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COVID-19 omicron variant: 5 things you need to know

1 min.

By Walgreens

Sep 27

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COVID vaccinations: The omicron variant and vaccines

2 min.

By Walgreens

Sep 27

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How different COVID-19 vaccines work

6 min.

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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6 min

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How to test your child for COVID-19 with an at-home test

6 min

Sep 27

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COVID-19 testing for travel

1 min 30 sec

Sep 27

2 min

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What is an at-home COVID-19 test?

2 min

Sep 27

2 min

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What are the different types of COVID-19 tests Walgreens offers?

2 min

Sep 27

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Can you transmit COVID-19 if you are fully vaccinated?

45 sec

Sep 27

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COVID-19 vaccines for kids: Q&A

4 min

By Walgreens

Sep 27

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Pneumonia and shingles vaccines

13 min

By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD

Mar 14

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Back-to-school vaccines: An easy guide for parents

7 min

Walgreens

Jul 08

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1 min

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What to expect at your COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Walgreens

1 min

Sep 27

1 min

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What to do after you get the COVID-19 vaccine to minimize side effects

1 min

Sep 27

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Recommended vaccines for adults

6 min

By Sonali Kshatriya, PharmD

Sep 27

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Pneumonia vaccine

5 min

By Katherine Vu, PharmD

Sep 27

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Side effects of the measles vaccine

4 min

By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Sep 27

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When to get the measles vaccine

4 min

By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Sep 27

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Whooping cough vaccine

5 min

Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Sep 27

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Cold sore stages

7 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Herpes simplex 1: What you should know

6 min

By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD

Sep 27

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How long do cold sores last?

6 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Can hemorrhoids go away?

4 min

By Ekaterina Brodski-Quigley, MD

Sep 27

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Hemorrhoid remedies: What are the options?

9 min

By Yoo Jung Kim, MD

Sep 27

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Hemorrhoids surgery

5 min

By Ekaterina Brodski-Quigley, MD

Sep 27

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Internal vs. external hemorrhoids

5 min

By Robert A. Fried, MD

Sep 27

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Hemorrhoid flare-up: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

7 min

By Ekaterina Brodski-Quigley, MD

Sep 27

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Curing athlete’s foot: Treatments explained

5 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Foot rash: What are the common causes?

5 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Is athlete’s foot contagious?

5 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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What is moccasin athlete's foot?

6 min

By Kathleen Coggshall, MD

Sep 27

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Tinea pedis: Causes, symptoms and treatment

5 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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What are the different types of foot fungus?

4 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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What does athlete’s foot look like?

3 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Canker sore vs. cold sore

8 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Cold sore FAQs: Your questions answered

11 min

By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD

Sep 27

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Teenage acne

8 min

By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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What are the different types of acne?

3 min

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 27

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What causes blackheads?

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By Anna H. Chacon, MD, FAAD

Sep 27

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Shingles 101: Your questions answered

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By Sonali G. Kshatriya, PharmD

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Mobility tips for seniors and their families

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By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN

Sep 27

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Dementia: A complex group of symptoms

11 min.

By Jean Cherry, RN, WCC, MBA

Oct 20

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Alzheimer's disease: The most common form of dementia

10 min.

By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA

Sep 21

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Senior eye health: Facts about glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration

15 min.

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

Sep 20

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Hearing loss: Causes, diagnosis and treatment

8 min.

Sep 13

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Osteoporosis: Get the facts about bone loss

9 min.

By Jenilee Matz, MPH

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Urinary incontinence: What you should know

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By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Jun 09

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Side effects of the shingles vaccine

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Dec 28

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Dec 14

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Shingles and the chickenpox vaccine

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By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm

Dec 08

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Macular degeneration treatment

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Dec 07

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Sep 27

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How many aspirin can you take in a day?

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Sep 27

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Is aspirin an anticoagulant?

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Sep 27

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Is aspirin an anti-inflammatory?

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Sep 27

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Is aspirin an NSAID?

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Sep 27

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Low-dose aspirin: Uses and benefits

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Making sense of OTC pain relievers: A decision guide

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Migraines: Causes, symptoms and treatments

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What is plantar fasciitis?

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Sep 27

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What is tendinitis?

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Aspirin for fever

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Chronic pain management

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Fibromyalgia medicine and treatment options

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Headache locations and what they mean

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