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Summer means vacation for many people, and vacation often means travel. If you have diabetes, you need to do a little extra planning before your trip. Here are a few tips to help you make sure you have everything you need.

High blood pressure can creep up without you being aware of it. Regular checks provide the opportunity to catch blood pressure issues early. And, if any issues arise, lifestyle changes are often the first step in getting blood pressure in check.

Your heart is one of the hardest-working organs in your body, and it thrives when you maintain a balanced weight. However, being too far under or over a healthy weight can negatively affect it — here’s how.

Tummy troubles and childhood often go hand-in-hand. Understanding these important facts about stomach issues can help you keep your child safe and healthy.

Have you ever thought, “It’s just a urinary tract infection. I’ll deal with it later”? Although UTIs are common, they can become serious. Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore your UTI symptoms.

It’s winter, so you’re indoors more, which makes it a prime season for spreading viruses. Your cough hasn’t abated. Learn when it’s time to seek medical attention for a cough.

Older adults over 65 and young children face a higher risk of complications from pneumonia. Protect yourself with a pneumococcal vaccine designed to prevent this serious illness. Here’s when to consider making it a priority.

November is National Diabetes Month. Are you aware people can reverse a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis? Learn what causes Type 2 diabetes and how to control your blood sugar levels.

Childhood ear infections are common and usually clear up with time, but problems can persist or infection spread. Understanding why your child is prone to ear infections helps you seek the appropriate treatment.

No one wants to get sick, especially when symptoms can last for weeks. Fortunately, vaccines offer the best line of defense against infection. But which ones do you need this season?

Choosing the right path to weight loss can be challenging. Medical weight loss removes the guesswork, tailors a plan just for you, and provides the support, tools, and expertise you need to see you through to lasting, sustainable weight loss.

Unsure how often you should get an STD test? Every person’s situation differs. Your need for an STD test depends on the risk factors you face. Open communication with your primary care provider helps you manage these risks.

Can a series of injections cure your allergies? Not exactly. But they can retrain your immune system to make you feel like you don’t have allergies, which may be the next best thing to a cure. Find out more about immunotherapy.

Even though immunizations have been around for decades and have protected us from many harmful diseases, plenty of misinformation still surrounds them. We discuss the myths and provide the facts about immunizations here.