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Summer Weather Bringing Higher Rates of Illnesses

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This summer mosquitoes and ticks are out in full force. Preventing and protecting you and your family against the germs they spread through their bites should be top of mind as many of these germs can result in the transmission of serious illnesses and disease. See more.

Parents of High schoolers Your Teen Maybe At risk for MenB

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It’s summer and while students enjoy a few weeks of freedom, many parents are thinking ahead to the new school year by purchasing school supplies, completing necessary paperwork, and getting their teen’s schedule in order to return to school.  Whether it’s high school or college, not only are parents trying to help get their teenager prepared for the classroom, but they also need to make sure they’re healthy and ready to tackle the new school year, which can often mean trying to squeeze in their annual physical or checkup for things like screenings, prescription refills, and vaccinations. See more.

Summer BBQ's Bring the Heat in More than One Way

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What could turn your barbecues and parties into anything but fun & games and how to “ditch” the discomfort? Has this happened to you? You’re enjoying some of your favorite summer foods, maybe a cocktail at a backyard barbeque, ball game or outdoor concert. Summer is grilling season and summer holiday weekends such as the 4 th of July see the highest usage when it comes to gilling. 1 The food is delicious then it happens, you start to feel a burning sensation in your chest or throat or you have difficulty swallowing. These are just some of the common symptoms with the onset of heartburn. See more

What’s in the Grocery Products You Use and Consume Every Day?

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New Survey finds 7 in 10 Grocery  Shoppers Want to Know More about the Products They’re Buying beyond What’s Listed on the Labe What’s in the products you use and consume every day? Why is it in the product? How was it produced? More than 7 in 10 shoppers want to find out more about the grocery products they buy than they are currently able to get with traditional on-package labels, according to a new national survey. These shoppers want to go beyond the ingredients listed on the label to get information on what the ingredients do and why they are in the product. Learn more.

Don’t Let Cataracts Stop You from Your Daily Life

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t. For 24 million Americans living with cataracts, life today might literally look different than it once did and many don’t fully understand the condition or how cataract surgery could help. Internationally-recognized expert in cataract and refractive surgery, Dr. Bonnie Henderson provides insight into cataracts and how you can live your life to the fullest. More.