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You don’t want to unintentionally insult a person with diabetes by choosing the wrong words. Learn what to say, and what not to say. Read now!

Early detection of vascular disease through painless, noninvasive screenings can help women at risk slow disease and prevent life-threatening events.

Stroke doesn’t discriminate. It can strike young adults as well as the elderly. To avoid a lifetime of disability and lost income, learn the most common stroke causes and how you can reduce your risk.

Understanding RSV, what parents should look for, how it's treated, and how to protect your kids. A Premier Health family nurse practitioner explains. Read now.

Choosing the right foods and getting regular physical activity can help alleviate mild depression.

Weather changes can cause headaches. A Premier Health doctor advises that keeping a headache journal can provide clues to effective treatment.

A look at the array of medications available to treat headaches.

Side effects of caffeine. Medications that react poorly to caffeine. Hidden sources of caffeine. Coffee’s health benefits. Find out now.

Contact with poison ivy, poison sumac, or poison oak can give you contact dermatitis and lead to weeks of discomfort or worse. Learn about the causes and treatments for this common summertime complaint.

Leg swelling and edema result from a wide range of conditions, from commonplace to serious. It pays to know when to call your doctor.

When you know what triggers your temporomandibular disorder, you can take steps to keep the headaches away.

Statins are the only cholesterol-lowering drugs directly associated with reducing risk of heart attack or stroke, but they can cause side effects. Read now.

Dry January is becoming more popular as people look to make healthier choices in the new year.

Timely care of arthritis in foot and ankle joints can bring relief and help avoid other joint problems.

A prediabetes diagnosis isn’t all bad news. You can prevent it from becoming diabetes by adopting healthier living practices, such as healthy eating, more activity and weight loss.

Electromagnetic fields from cell phones can interfere with pacemakers, says a Premier Health cardiologist, who offers tips to limit problems. Read now.

Joint replacement surgery varies by patient and depends on prior activity and following post-surgery guidance, a Premier Health orthopedic surgeon says. Read now.

Both healthy people and people with specific conditions can participate in clinical trials to help find new medications and treatments.

Getting a yearly eye exam for your child can help identify vision problems, find eye diseases early and preserve your child’s vision for their future.

A Premier Health orthopedic surgeon offers five questions to help you decide whether you need knee replacement surgery. Learn more.

Ultrasounds during pregnancy are generally risk-free and useful in determining the health of the fetus. They come in various forms and are used for a variety of purposes.

Learn about common eye infections, their causes, and treatments. Read now!

New antiviral drugs, authorized by the FDA to treat COVID-19 and avoid serious illness, bring hope, a Premier Health physician says. Read now.

One key part of an athlete’s ability to perform and excel is having the endurance to power through. And, endurance training can help athletes build that drive.

Don’t dread the Pap. It could save your life.