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My Spouse Has Bipolar Disorder—I Was His Caregiver in Quarantine

A woman shares what it's like to be a caregiver for a spouse with depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal thoughts during coronavirus quarantine.
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12 Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Antibiotics

Make your antibiotic medication as effective as possible by getting these answers before you leave...
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8 Medical Appointments to Make During Lockdown—and 2 that Can Wait

Many of the doctor's appointments on your calendar were postponed or canceled due to efforts...

Here’s What Happens to Your Blood After You Donate It

When you visit an American Red Cross site to donate, you're potentially saving at least...
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What to Expect from Telemedicine: Get the Most Out of Your Virtual Doctor Visit

Wouldn't you rather avoid doctors' offices right about now? Here's how to make telemedicine work...

10 Things Nurses Always Keep in Their Medicine Cabinets

Nurses share the essential medical items you need for your home. These must-have items can...
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11 Tips to Avoid Caregiver Burnout

You need to make time for yourself in order to avoid the stress that could...

22 Drugs Easy to Mix Up Because They Look or Sound Alike

Remember to check your prescription. These are the drugs that can be a source of...

This ER Nurse Found a Way to Spot—and Stop—Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is rampant all over the globe, and that includes the United States. One...
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Should I Avoid Ibuprofen for COVID-19 Fever?

Does ibuprofen worsen Covid-19 symptoms? Should you avoid it for fever? Experts weigh in
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These Two Guys Are Erasing People’s Medical Debt—for Free

Two former debt collectors are using their industry knowledge to get people out from under...
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Are You Overmedicated? One Doctor Makes the Case for ‘Deprescribing’ for Better Health

Can taking less medication mean more health? Here's why one doctor is trying deprescribing with his...
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How Doctors Solved These 7 Medical Mysteries

Debilitating pain, unbearable noises, constant retching: These patients vowed to go to any lengths to...

The Healthy: Health Solutions for 2020

In our survey, about 60 percent of people reported being frustrated in their search for...
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Do Placebos Work? Here’s Why Doctors Sometimes “Prescribe” Them

Placebos do work and doctors do "prescribe" them. Here's why and what you need to...
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9 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Pharmacist—But Aren’t

Drug safety experts reveal the nine questions every consumer should ask their pharmacist to avoid...

6 Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers

Here are some potential hazards of common OTC pain relievers, such as aspirin, plus tips...
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The Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Medications

These are the hidden dangers of some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which can do more harm...

12 Simple Ways to Be More Inclusive of People with Disabilities

The world isn't always a friendly or accessible place for those with physical or intellectual...