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4 Surgeries to Avoid
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A Better Way to Manage Pain
Seriously ill people need special care. Palliative medicine can help. read
Top Tips for Avoiding a Return Trip to the Hospital
Many readmissions are preventable. Here's what you need to know. read
Save on Health Expenses
Save at the doctor and at the dentist by following these tips. read
7 Commonly Misdiagnosed Illnesses
Know the symptoms and what to do about them. read
Creating Better Doctors
Would-be physicians learn to care for older people by living with them. read
Why You May Need a Health Advocate
There are times it's important to have a helpful friend, relative or professional at your side. read
Is Your Doctor Texting — or on a Cell Phone — During Surgery?
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Save Money on Medical Care — Take a Trip
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What If You Really Have Fallen and Can't Get Up?
Medical alert devices can make a difference. read
Book Excerpt From Treat Me, Not My Age
Dr. Mark Lachs says patients who advocate for themselves get better care. The key is finding the sweet spot between wallflower and irritant. read
How to Talk to — and Understand — Your Doctor
Need help figuring out what your doctor or health care provider is telling you? You're not alone. read
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Interview with Dr. Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General
Changing the nation’s health care focus from sickness and disease to wellness and prevention. Watch
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