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When cancer returns: How to cope with cancer recurrence
Learn what cancer recurrence means, and find out what you can do to cope when cancer returns.
What is a heart failure action plan?
Know when new heart failure symptoms require a call to a healthcare professional or an ER visit. An action plan can guide self-care.
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Teens and social media use: What's the impact?
Find out how to help limit the negative impact of these popular apps on your teenager.
Support groups: Make connections, get help
Support groups connect people facing similar challenges. Members share experiences and advice.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Use these tips to help someone cope with stress from a traumatic event, whether it's acute stress disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Personal health records and patient portals
Keeping health records electronically makes it easy to get medical information using a computer or smartphone.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
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