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Answers to your top questions: the two-dose coronavirus vaccine

How soon after your vaccine will you be protected from COVID-19? What happens if you miss the second dose? A top expert addresses your most pressing vaccine concerns.

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Cauliflower Cream Mac ‘n’ Cheese

A healthy and delicious twist on mac ‘n’ cheese!

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Practicing Good Online Health Offers Priceless Protection

It’s hard to think of a time when we didn’t depend on technology for everything. We use it to communicate, pay bills, socialize, and even view our health benefits information.

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Your medical-speak cheat sheet

To get the care you deserve at the doctor’s office, understanding the lingo, and numbers, can go a long way. Here are some of the most important words to know.

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Healthy Living

Why the HPV vaccine could save your kid’s life

This shot has the potential to protect your children from a host of cancers down the line. Yet, misconceptions and fears abound. These truths will put your mind at ease.

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Why your child needs the HPV vaccine

It protects them from a handful of deadly cancers later in life. Yet many parents have fears about the safety of the vaccine. Here, experts explain what this virus is and debunk the most common myths.

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What Pregnant Women Need to Know About Medications

Not all medications are off-limits during pregnancy. But which ones are OK, and which ones should you consult a doctor about?

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How noise can impact your health

Your hearing isn't the only thing affected by noise pollution.

Healthy Living

You can take charge of your diabetes

If you’ve gotten a new diabetes diagnosis recently, you have a new world to navigate. It might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Body changes to expect during pregnancy

Expecting mothers face a lot of changes, including some they may not anticipate. Great hair, chalk cravings, the appearance of a dark line on the skin—all can be part of the deal.

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Oral health and pregnancy: Why your mouth matters right now

You’ve got a lot to smile about with a baby on the way. But that pregnancy can sometimes be hard on your pearly whites—and your baby, as a result.

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Pregnancy tests you might need (and why they’re important)

Receiving a health screening, no matter what it is, can be nerve-racking.

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How to manage your health when you have diabetes and congestive heart failure

If you’ve been diagnosed with both diabetes and congestive heart failure, you’re far from alone.

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