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The difference between bacterial and viral infections, by Premier Health

Keep your baby safe when she’s sleeping. Learn what’s true, and what’s not, and you'll both snooze better.

If you’re dealing with acne, you’re not alone; you have something in common with 80 percent of the people you meet. So, get the skin(ny) on acne: its causes, treatment and daily management tips.

Tiger Woods has had surgery to alleviate back pain — again. Learn how microdiscectomy brings relief to those with degenerative disc problems.

An allergic reaction to an antibiotic can develop over time. Learn the symptoms and what to do if they occur. Read more.

Childbirth risks are rising for black women in the U.S. Learn why.

Spinal fusion surgery can relieve severe back pain by welding two or more vertebrae together to become one solid bone. Spinal surgeon Norah Foster, MD, explains. Learn more.

Knowing and following the rules of water safety can make summer safer and more enjoyable. Learn the warning signs and how to avoid drowning incidents.

Botox® is FDA approved to treat chronic migraines in adults. Learn how it works to reduce the number of headache days and total headache hours as well as improve overall function.

World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10, drawing attention to a rise in depression and anxiety during COVID-19. Learn warning signs and what you can do.

Facts about the Delta variant: biggest challenges, who gets sickest, how long you’re contagious, how to best protect yourself. Dr. Steven Burdette explains. Find out.

Endless to-do lists are only half the story of why women experience anxiety disorders more often than men. Hormones and brain chemistry may be more to blame.

If your due date is in 3 or 4 weeks, it’s time for you to pack your hospital bag. We’ve put together a list of hospital must-haves and may-want-to-haves for both you and your brand new baby!

Aortic stenosis, or valve disease, can be fatal, but can be treated through valve replacement surgery, including a minimally invasive procedure. Read now.

Chronic bullying can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in childhood and into adulthood. Learn more about ways to identify and resolve PTSD.

Stress can negatively affect physical and emotional well-being. Being proactive in recognizing and managing stress can reduce the effects and restore health and happiness.

Having an overactive or underactive thyroid poses particular problems for pregnant women. Treatments to balance out thyroid hormone levels are crucial for healthy brain and body growth in babies.

Having sex after giving birth. When is your body ready? When is it safe? What about tampons or douching? How to avoid getting pregnant right away. Learn more.

Osteoarthritis treatment advances include a team approach to joint replacement and computer-assisted surgery, says a Premier Health orthopedic surgeon. Read now.

Adding five types of plant-based foods to your meals is easier than you think with these suggestions. Learn more about your healthier eating options.

Learn how epidural injections work and how they could relieve your back pain.