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Protecting yourself against HPV
HPV is a viral infection that commonly causes warts. There are more than 100 varieties of HPV, and many of these infections go away without treatment. But some other types of HPV can cause genital warts or cervical cancer. Learn how to protect yourself.
5 tips for navigating changing holiday traditions
Your holiday traditions likely will be affected this year because of COVID-19 and family changes. Get 5 tips to help you enjoy the upcoming season and, perhaps, start new traditions.
Get vaccinated early for flu
Put up your best defense. It's time for your seasonal flu shot. Learn why it's more important than ever to be vaccinated.
Laser-based prostate procedure treats BPH
HoLEP is a minimally invasive laser procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Learn about it's benefits, including fast recovery and no hospital stay.
Men's health: Checkups, screenings key during COVID-19 pandemic, beyond
Men aren't as likely as women to get preventive screenings and checkups with their health care provider. Delaying or avoiding these during the COVID-19 pandemic — or beyond — could lead to a treatable situation turning deadly.
‘There is a purpose for me’ reflects patient with brain tumor
Jeff Calkins believes he has been given a second chance at life. After surgery and treatment for a brain tumor, he is giving thanks and giving back.
5 simple steps to help prevent skin cancer
Spring and summer are exciting seasons, but your skin’s exposure to the sun increases. You have a greater risk of skin damage, including development of skin cancer. The good news? Most skin cancers are preventable.
Having surgery safely: Patient undergoes prostate surgery in midst of pandemic
Mark Skrien has a family history of prostate cancer. So he wasn't surprised in February when lab results showed that his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, a cancer screening test that looks for signs of prostate cancer, was high.
Use mindfulness to improve well-being
If you've heard of or read about mindfulness — a form of meditation — you might be curious about how to practice it. Find out how to do mindfulness exercises and how they might benefit you.
Healthy home advice: Falls, chemicals, medications, sharps
When thinking about staying healthy, your home may seem like the safest place. A big part of being healthy means preventing accidents and injuries in your own home. Consider these safety tips.
10 ways to manage COVID-19 symptoms at home
With stay-at-home orders, now is the time to focus on minimizing exposures and spread of COVID-19. One way to accomplish this is by managing any new viral symptoms at home. What does that mean?
Best foods to eat when you have a stomach ‘bug’
Fighting off the dreaded stomach “flu” isn’t fun. This intestinal infection is marked by watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting. Here are some tips for fueling your body when it hits.
