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A woman is starting to recognize the signs that her stomach pain may be more serious than she previously thought.

7 Signs Your Stomach Pain Is Serious

Stomachaches are not fun, but also nothing to worry about, right? Yes, and no. Here are 7 signs that your stomach pain could be more serious than you think.

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A girl in Florida itches her mosquito and bug bites.

Florida Bug Bites: 3 Local Insects and How to Deal With Them

Florida is famous for its wildlife. Unfortunately, some of that wildlife consists of insects that love to bite. Learn about mosquito bites and more here.

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A brown paper cut-out of someone’s head with 4 white puzzle pieces floating out of it represents common myths about dementia.

10 Common Myths About Dementia

Many people fear dementia, which makes sense — no one wants to lose their mental faculties. But myths amplify fear, so we debunk 10 common dementia myths.

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How Getting Too Many Medical Tests Can Kill You

It may be tempting to get every little twinge you feel in your body checked out, just in case. But here's why that's not a great idea.

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Lab test results sit on a desk with blood samples, a stethoscope, a pen, and a petri dish.

What Do Your Test Results Really Mean?

What is a “normal” test result? How much should you rely on normal vs. abnormal test results, and what can they tell you about your health?

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A man with reflux pain massages his chest while wondering how long acid reflux takes to heal.

A Doctor Shares Why You Should Care About Acid Reflux

In this post, we'll explore why treating acid reflex is important, what causes it in the first place, and how long acid reflux takes to heal.

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Long-Haul COVID: Overview, Differences, and Treatment

What are the defining characteristics and symptoms of long-haul COVID, and is there a long-haul COVID treatment?

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A person in a blue coat holds a red first aid kit containing 20 items.

20 Items to Include in Your First-Aid Kit

Here are my recommendations for 20 items to keep in an excellent home first-aid kit to cover you in almost any situation.

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What to Do if You Have a Family History of Heart Disease

Heart disease is largely preventable. Different people have varying risk factors. Today we’ll focus on one: a family history of heart disease.

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