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At-home sperm tests are everywhere, from drugstore shelves to online ads. But how reliable are they? John Smith, DO, explains what these tests actually measure and…
How Accurate Are At-Home Fertility Tests for Men?
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Playgrounds equal fun, but also falls, scrapes, and the occasional broken bone. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, covers common playground injuries, from simple cuts…
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Sudden confusion in an older adult who is hospitalized is not just "part of aging." It is often delirium, a preventable medical emergency. Roxanne Weiss,…
Delirium in the Hospital: What Families Need to…
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Medications control most acid reflux, but for some patients, the volume of reflux keeps growing. Eric Volckmann, MD, a bariatric surgeon, explains how minimally…
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Yes, delusional disorder is a real, diagnosable condition. Distinct from schizophrenia, delusional disorder occurs when a person holds one or more fixed false…
Delusional Disorder: What It Is and How to Help
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Although the terms are used interchangeably online, Botox and fillers are different substances with different uses that work in completely different ways. Sarah…
Botox vs. Fillers: What's the Difference and…
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A severe hand injury does not always mean permanent disability or amputation. Advances in reconstructive microsurgery now allow surgeons to restore remarkable…
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Your first prenatal visit does more than confirm the pregnancy, and it is where your care gets personalized. Abigail Rizk, CNM/MSN, Clinical Practice Director at…
What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit
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Migraine treatment is not a single pill; it is a toolbox. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache specialist at the University of Utah Health headache…
Triptans, CGRPs, and Botox: Your Migraine…
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Thinking about weight loss surgery but unsure where to start, especially with GLP-1 medications everywhere? Ellen H. Morrow, MD, MS, FACS, a surgeon with the…
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Managing diabetes every day is exhausting, and over time, that weight can lead to something called diabetes burnout. Michelle Litchman, PhD, medical director of the…
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A migraine is not just a bad headache, and you do not need to be curled up in a dark room for it to count. Karly Pippitt, MD, a family physician and headache…
Migraine or Just a Bad Headache? How to Tell the…
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Many people associate measles with its distinctive rash, but the illness actually begins days earlier with symptoms that look much like a severe cold. Pediatrician…
How to Recognize Measles Before the Rash Appears
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Measles is on every parent's radar right now, but the disease is just one of many childhood rashes that can look alarming. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD,…
Measles or Something Else? How to Tell Common…
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A glaucoma diagnosis can feel alarming, especially knowing that optic nerve damage cannot be reversed. Rachel Simpson, MD, a glaucoma specialist at the John A.…
How Modern Glaucoma Treatment Can Protect Your…
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Blurry vision, glare around headlights, and duller colors are classic signs of cataracts. Austin Nakatsuka, MD, a glaucoma and cataract specialist at the John A.…
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