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Make Your Doctor Proud: Ways to Prevent Heart Disease & Hypertension
Nothing makes a doctor happier than a patient who takes control of his or her health in order to help prevent major illness or disease. While making lifestyle changes may not be a failsafe against all diseases and conditions, they can help lower several risk factors...
Did That Really Happen? Strange Medical Cases
Throughout the centuries, medical advancements and various studies have revealed some strange, often very rare, diseases and conditions. Some of these are so rare, in fact, 100 people or less have ever been known to be afflicted. Below are two examples of such medical...
Can the Flu Shot Really Make You Get the Flu?
While no one enjoys getting the flu, it seems many people prefer taking the risk of infection over vaccination, with only 41.7% of adults aged 18 years and older receiving the flu vaccine in the 2015-16 season according to the CDC. The flu can be a serious, even...
Don’t Forget About Immediate Care!
Many people around Illinois and Indiana who are struck by illness may think to head straight to the nearest emergency room or try to schedule an appointment with their primary care physician — but this isn’t always the best plan of action. In some cases, it may be...