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Gestational diabetes, migraines, asthma and 7 other weird (yet normal) pregnancy things
Pregnancy brings a lot of changes that can be unexpected and even concerning – especially for first-timers.
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[Q&A] The latest on omicron symptoms, at-home COVID-19 tests and treatment options
In this video, watch infectious diseases experts Mark Rupp, MD, and Armando De Alba Rosales, MD, MPH, answer your questions about the omicron variant.
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Pain medicine and pregnancy: Are aspirin and Tylenol safe to take if you're pregnant?
Pregnancy can be such an emotional and uncertain time. What should you eat or not eat? What medications can you take, if any? You want to do the right thing.
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You asked, we answered: Why should I get vaccinated if I can still get and spread COVID-19?
Why should someone get the COVID vaxx when people who are already vaxxed and boosted are still getting and spreading COVID?
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You asked, we answered: COVID-19 vaccine after dermal filler
Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine after a dermal filler?
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Malnutrition increases risk of death for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) research shows that COVID-19 patients without proper nutrition make ventilation or death more likely.
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How nutrition labels work: 7 tips for demystifying foods
In this post, I’ll show you what to look for depending on your goals. There are calories, fats, vitamins, ingredients and more.
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You asked, we answered: Is it safe to mix and match COVID-19 booster doses?
Can I get a different vaccine booster dose than what I originally received?
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Monoclonal antibodies: what they are and how to get them
People who are at risk of developing severe COVID-19 can receive monoclonal antibodies to potentially prevent their infection from progressing.
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'We're tired of watching people die': the 6 stages of critical COVID-19 care
This is what I’m seeing in my COVID-19 patients, depending on the amount of oxygen assistance they need. Every patient is variable, but it’s typically a stepwise progression through these stages.
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