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Male consults with pharmacist about herbal supplement

February 13, 2024/Primary Care

Herbal Supplements: Why To Check With a Healthcare Provider First

Besides questionable effectiveness, herbal supplements aren’t safe for everyone

February 2, 2024/Primary Care

What To Eat, Drink and Avoid When You Have the Stomach Flu

Start slowly with clear fluids, and then move to bland, easy-to-digest foods

Male with eyes closed sitting hunched over, pinching area between their eyes

January 29, 2024/Primary Care

Headache and Fatigue: 11 Possible Causes That Can Trigger Both

Many factors, like dehydration, a cold or even your medication, can result in these common symptoms

various New Year's resolutions written in date planner, with weights and chocolate in foreground

December 28, 2023/Primary Care

8 Common New Year’s Resolutions and How To Keep Them

Whether you’re trying to work out more, drink less or manage stress, we can help set you up for success

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patient lying on imaging table about to enter machine

December 14, 2023/Primary Care

CT Scan vs. MRI: How They Work and What They Show

CTs and MRIs use different technologies to show different things — neither is necessarily ’better’ than the other

person sitting in chair soaking feet in warm tub of water

December 11, 2023/Primary Care

Foot Soaks: What To Know and Whether To Try One

Except in certain medical scenarios, foot health experts rarely recommend foot soaks

Castor bean pods, castor beans and a vial of castor oil

December 7, 2023/Primary Care

No, Castor Oil Won’t Solve All (or Any) of Your Health Problems

The oil some TikTokkers swear by can actually cause stomach and eye issues, as well as skin rashes

November 28, 2023/Primary Care

10 Colds Not To Catch This Winter

The flu, RSV, COVID-19, pneumonia and more typically circulate during cold weather months

Two different vaccines and needles displayed in foreground.

November 21, 2023/Primary Care

Which Vaccines Can You Get at the Same Time?

Getting routine vaccinations together can save you time and may be more effective

Closeup of a cold sore on a person's upper lip.

November 9, 2023/Primary Care

Why Do I Get Cold Sores? Common Triggers Explained

Food choices likely don’t cause cold sores — but they may help with healing and prevention