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Disease Prevention

Your health isn’t simply a matter of fate. Discover proactive, effective ways to stay healthy, prevent disease and live longer.
Disease Prevention

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What Age for Pneumonia Vaccine?
At what age should I have a pneumonia vaccination? Thank you!
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Urinary Tract Infections
I've heard urinary tract infections (UTIs) are getting harder to treat. Why is this and who's at risk of developing one?
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Cause of Bleeding Gums?
I am experiencing bleeding when I floss or brush my teeth. I recently switched to an electric toothbrush. What can I do to prevent the bleeding?
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Should I Get a Shot to Prevent Shingles?
I am a woman (59) and I have been hearing that one out of three people get shingles. I was wondering if I should get a vaccination. Am I insured for this, if not, how much does this shot cost?
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Tuberculosis Exposure and Screening
I'm volunteering with a medical/dental mission to Cambodia. I'm concerned about the incidence of TB, and if I'm infected, how soon I could tell? I work closely with children and don't want to expose them to TB after my return. Should I be tested?
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Health Precautions While Traveling Overseas
What kind of health precautions should be taken before traveling to South East Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam)?
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Hearing Loss and NSAID Use
I take ibuprofen daily for back problems, but I read recently that sometimes it can cause hearing loss. Is this true, and how much would you need to take to cause this to happen?
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Is Hearing Loss Inevitable As We Age?
Is hearing loss inevitable as we age? Is there anything we can do to prevent it?
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Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
Breast cancer runs in my family (mother). Should I get a mammogram earlier than 40?
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Kidney Stone Formation
I was recently diagnosed with a kidney stone, but my doctor thinks it will pass on its own without treatment. What is a kidney stone, and is there anything I can do to prevent getting them again?
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