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Podcast: Skin Cancer Concerns for People of Color

Andrew Alexis M.D., MPH discusses skin cancer prevention and considerations for patients of color.

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Updated Mask-Wearing Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued--or re-issued--mask-wearing guidance in response to the widely proliferating Delta variant and resulting surge in COVID-19 cases.

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How to Raise a Healthy Eater

If you鈥檙e a brand-new parent, then the kind of eater your child becomes may not be top of mind. Yet, when it comes to raising a healthy eater, the earlier you start, the better.

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Podcast: Managing Back-To-School Anxiety During COVID-19

Sherry Huang M.D. discusses how to manage children鈥檚 feelings and anxiety about going back to in-person school.

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Sarcoma Awareness Month

Known as the 鈥渇orgotten cancer,鈥 a sarcoma can develop anywhere in your body and produce symptoms that mimic other conditions.

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How to Safely Enjoy the Summer Sun

After a long dreary winter--especially during COVID-19--summer sunshine is irresistible. But getting too much sun too fast could put you at risk for sunburn and skin damage--regardless of your skin color.

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Podcast: Fibroid Awareness Month

Tamatha Fenster M.D., M.S., FACOG discusses what patients should know about uterine fibroids. She shares answers to the most common questions and highlights the latest treatments available for the challenging condition that impacts millions of women around the world.

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UV Safety Awareness Month

However glorious sunshine feels, getting too much of it--especially without protection--can be dangerous. Understanding the risks of too much sun and how to protect yourself can help you have a safe and fun summer.

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What to Know About Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)--diabetes that can develop during pregnancy in women who don鈥檛 already have the condition--affects approximately ten percent of pregnant women.

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Staying Calm When Returning to Work in the Office

With more Americans getting vaccinated and the pandemic subsiding (for now), businesses are calling employees back to in-person work.