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Manage asthma in cold weather this winter
In some children with asthma, cold weather conditions or changes in temperature can cause flare-ups…
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When you should see an allergist
An allergy is the immune system’s overreaction to foreign substances that are usually harmless in…
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Birth control options: Choosing the best for your lifestyle
With so many birth control options available, choosing one may be confusing. Heather Sommers, an…
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Heimlich maneuver: First aid for choking on food
Children younger than five are at the greatest risk of choking on food, but it…
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Pneumococcal vaccine helping infants and older adults
Influenza and COVID-19 tend to grab many of the vaccine headlines, but another type of…
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Should I get the updated COVID-19 vaccine?
As new COVID-19 variants emerge and cases of infection start to increase, people often ask…
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Hand-washing: The first line of defense
Interested in a low-cost, do-it-yourself, way to defend against germs? Try washing your hands with…
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Winter walking safety: Walk like a penguin
We can’t get around the snow and cold in Wisconsin. But you can learn to…
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Sugar or artificial sweeteners? What’s best for diabetes
Are artificial sweeteners safe for diabetes? Should I use honey or agave nectar instead of…
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