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October 7, 2025

Halloween safety for trick-or-treating with food allergies

Here’s help for parents of children with food allergies, and how we can all help keep them safe while trick-or-treating.

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A guide to osteoarthritis

What to know if you're dealing with stiff, painful joints.

Hereditary gynecological cancers: Knowing your risk

Understanding your family history will help you know if you're at risk for certain ovarian and uterine cancers.

Myths about nicotine replacement

Don’t be afraid to use these medications as you quit smoking.

A young woman does a shoulder press with a resistance band in an outdoor workout.

To strengthen shoulder muscles, try this exercise

Shoulder presses are a basic exercise that can relieve pain and improve function.

A guide to breastfeeding

Learn how to navigate breastfeeding as a first-time parent and discover additional resources that can help you along the way.

Simple desk stretches for back, neck and shoulder pain

Complete these daily desk stretches to soothe back, neck and shoulder pain and prevent future flare-ups.

Convenient Care Closer to Home

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Syphilis testing recommendations during pregnancy

How to protect your baby from the devastating effects of this common infection.

Preventing or reversing prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes

Learn how lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for complications from high blood sugar.

Understanding the stages of bladder cancer

A look at how your oncologist and pathologist determine bladder cancer staging and treatment.

Know the facts about ovarian cancer

Listening to your body and being aware of individual risks are especially important when it comes to ovarian cancer.

Learning how to survive a heart attack alone.

How to survive a heart attack when you’re alone

The first few hours after a heart attack are critical. Learn about heart attack warning signs and what to do if symptoms strike.

Newly diagnosed with lung cancer? What’s next

Leaning on your care team — as well as on friends and family — can help ease your initial fears and worries.