Tag: Preventative Health

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  October 25, 2021

  Step by Step: What to Do If You Think You Have COVID-19

  From what to do if you start having symptoms, the differences between COVID-19 tests, what to do if you test positive, to when you can re-enter society safely, this is your complete guide to care.
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  October 20, 2021

  Should I Be Worried About
  Fatty Liver Disease?

  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is serious but preventable. Learn if you’re at risk.
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  October 18, 2021

  Best Practices For Face Masks For Your Children

  Here are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed.
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  October 13, 2021

  10 Things Everyone Should Know About Mammograms

  Jefferson radiologists discuss breast cancer risk factors, how to prepare for routine screening, and debunk common misconceptions, including how COVID-19 vaccines could affect results.
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  October 13, 2021

  How to Find Relief from Fall Allergies

  Seasonal allergies are never fun to deal with—here’s how to avoid sneezing up a storm and nip those symptoms in the bud.
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  September 30, 2021

  Why Gynecological Cancer Screening is a Must for the LGBTQ+ Community

  Jefferson obstetrician-gynecologists share the importance of routine screening and how they aim to break the barriers and promote affirming care.
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  September 24, 2021

  How a Genetics Test Revealed Stomach Cancer and Saved My Life

  Sarah Miranda had no reason to believe in the life-altering possibilities of genetic testing, until results turned up a mutation connected to a rare form of stomach cancer.
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  September 22, 2021

  Targeting Sepsis: Early Detection and Treatment Are Critical

  September is Sepsis Awareness Month, a national effort to raise awareness of a leading cause of deaths in U.S. hospitals.
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  September 21, 2021

  Podcast: COVID Update and A Look into the Future

  Dr. John Zurlo, chair of the Jefferson COVID-19 Task Force offers the latest on emerging variants, return to school, booster shots and more.
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  September 15, 2021

  Here Are the Foods to Eat and Avoid to Find Relief from Inflammation and Pain

  The saying goes "you are what you eat." Here, registered dietitians advise on how food impacts short- and long-term chronic inflammation and how it can help you find relief.
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  September 13, 2021

  Understanding Why Women Are at a Greater Risk for Celiac Disease

  Gastroenterologists explain the prevalence of celiac disease, health risks, warning signs and treatment options.