Can I Have a Drink? Alcohol and Your Diabetes

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Learn how alcohol use affects blood sugar levels and what people with diabetes need to know about drinking safely and responsibly.

Are Your Leg Veins Up To Their Uphill Job?

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Weakened leg veins lose their ability to move blood back to the heart, leading to leg pain, swelling, varicose veins and sores. Learn how the condition is diagnosed and treated.

East Meets West: Alternative Therapies Offer Arthritis Relief

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Check with your doctor to see if alternative osteoarthritis therapies may provide you additional relief of your degenerative joint disease symptoms.

Your Anxious Teen: Normal? Or Cause for Concern?

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It’s normal for teens to experience anxiety. But when the anxiety is irrational and gets in the way of life, it’s considered a disorder. Learn to recognize anxiety disorders and how to get help.

Have Eczema? 6 Tips to Manage that Rough Patch

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Having eczema can cause severely painful patches on your skin. Learn the cause, symptoms and treatment options to help you feel better fast.

What’s Causing This Pain in My Head?

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Understand the different types of headaches and the wide variety of triggers and causes.

Lung Cancer Screening Saves Lives

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For patients at high risk of lung cancer, a low-dose CT scan can find cancer earlier, when it’s most treatable.

Are Opioids Safe for Young Injured Athletes?

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A Premier Health physician discusses prescribing opioids for young injured athletes. Learn about alternatives and when opioids are appropriate.

Keep That Stinger Away From Me!

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Allergic reactions to insect stings can be life-threatening for some people. Learn more about bug stings, how to help prevent them and what you can do to treat them.

Coping With the Agony Of Suicide

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PCOS and Infertility: 9 Answers You Need

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Comprehensive look at symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal problem and cause of infertility.

Healthy Pets, Healthy Family

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How to keep your family safe from pet-borne illnesses from Premier Health

Vaccinations: Not Just for Kids!

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Learn why vaccinations are just as important for adults as they are for children, for disease prevention and better health, throughout life.

Why Now? 6 Reasons for Early Menopause

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Surgery, cancer treatment and genetics are some of the causes for early menopause. Learn about causes and ways to protect your health.

Let’s Talk Pregnancy Testing: Amniocentesis

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Amniocentesis can reveal if your child has or does not have many serious conditions before he’s born/Learn the risks and benefits.

10 Fun Ideas for Exercising in Dayton’s Great Outdoors

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Ideas and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors while getting fit and having fun — right here in Greater Dayton, Ohio.

Living with the Roller Coaster Called Chronic Cancer

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Learn when cancer is considered “chronic” and how you can manage it. Questions to ask your doctor about treatment and clinical trials. How palliative care can help, and when to consider hospice.

7 Tips to Dine Out Safely with Food Allergies

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For those with food allergies, follow this guide to carefully planning where, what and how you’ll eat when dining at a restaurant.

Ring Avulsion: A Serious Injury That’s Easy To Prevent

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Ring avulsion, a serious finger injury caused when a ring gets caught up in machinery, is easily prevented, says a Premier Health hand surgeon. Read now.

Pregnant And Obese: What To Expect

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Obesity’s effect on mom and baby. Gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and other conditions are possible. Delivery options. Dr. David McKenna explains. Find out now.

Your Surgery During a Pandemic: What To Expect

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Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can undergo surgery. But special precautions are in place to keep you and hospital staff safe. Learn more.

Avoid Fire Hazard With Your Holiday Decorations

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If not displayed properly, your holiday lights, trees, and candles can be fire hazards. Learn some simple rules to keep your home safe. Read more.

How To Reduce Kids’ Screen Time

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Reducing the amount of time your kids spend in front of electronics and television isn’t easy. But it may be necessary, says Dr. Joseph Allen. Here’s how.

Why Hearing Loss And Aging Go Hand-In-Hand

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Gradual hearing loss is common as you age. Dr. Chioma Eze explains why, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options. Find out.

Mindful Eating Helps Control Your Eating Habits

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Mindful eating is a practice that puts you in control of your eating habits. Learn the six questions to ask yourself to improve what, when, and how much you eat.