Health Topics

Surgical and medical weight loss: What’s the difference?

Learn about bariatric surgery and GLP-1 RAs used to treat obesity.

6 tips for staying well during fall break

If you’re getting out of town, here’s how to keep from bringing home an unwanted souvenir of illness.

Why should I be tested for a penicillin allergy?

You can safely check if that penicillin allergy in your medical history is truly an issue that could keep you from treatment.

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Epilepsy surgery: what you need to know

A surgical procedure might help if antiepileptic medications aren’t successful or if medication side-effects are bothersome.

Understanding brain aneurysms

A rare but dangerous condition, brain aneurysms often go unnoticed — until one ruptures. Here’s what you need to know to spot the signs and understand your risk.

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A guide to understanding Parkinson’s disease

A primer on Parkinson’s, from common symptoms to treatment options.

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Living well with epilepsy

Life with epilepsy can be challenging, but there are things you can do to make it easier.

Stroke treatment: Act F.A.S.T. to save a life

Confusion? Slurred speech? Numbness? Here’s how to identify stroke symptoms — and what to do if someone is having a stroke.

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You’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now what?

This is a stressful time, but you’ll have support as you start to make decisions for the treatment of a brain tumor.