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Q: Our family medicine cabinet contains a lot of expired prescription and over-the- counter medicines. What’s the best way to dispose of them?
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Make sure your family members know how to treat a minor burn at home. These steps from the Mayo Clinic are easy to follow:
According to the U.S. Center for Health Statistics, a chronic disease is one lasting three months or more. Chronic diseases generally cannot be prevented by v...
As you reach your senior years, you may need one or more vaccines, even if you received vaccines as a child or as a younger adult. Ask your doctor which ones ...
Q: Our family is going camping in the woods this summer and I’m concerned about ticks. What can we do to stay safe?
Prevent heatstroke by thinking ahead. Take these steps to stay safe during hot weather:
Q: I want to create a first aid kit for my home and one f...
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, studies show that .6 percent of all cancers in the U.S. occur on the lips, and men are especially at risk. The lower...
Handwashing is easy to do and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness.
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