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Do You Know Your ABCDEs?
November 2016Melanoma is one type of skin cancer. By doing a simple skin self-exam every month, you can improve your chances of finding a melanoma early.…
Read moreWhen Your Child is Diagnosed: Questions For Your Healthcare Team
November 2016Parents of children with diabetes often have concerns about the disease, its impact on their family and how to keep their child safe and healthy.…
Read moreWhen Should I Start Being Tested for Osteoporosis?
September 2016Q: When should I start having bone-density tests? A: A bone-density test tells you and your doctor if you have normal bone density, low bone…
Read moreDo Women Have Different Diabetes Risk Factors?
July 2016Most risk factors for diabetes apply to both men and women: weight, inactivity, family history, race, age, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride…
Read moreIs It Alzheimer's Disease?
June 2016More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases.…
Read moreGeneric Drugs vs. Brand-Name Drugs
March 2016Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Brand-Name Drugs? A generic drug is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, quality, the way…
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