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Should You Really Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Kids’ Cuts and Scrapes?

If you grew up in the ’90s or earlier, chances are your parents reached for that familiar brown bottle the minute you scraped your knee. Family medicine provider Nancy Linscott, MD, shares the truth about hydrogen peroxide and kids’ cuts — and what those familiar bubbles are really telling you.

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Is It a Stomach Bug or Food Poisoning?

Was it something you ate — or a stomach bug going around? Urgent care provider Joshua Faucher, MD, shares how to tell the difference, what your symptoms really mean and when it’s time to get care.

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‘Jersey Shore’ Alum Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi's Cancer Diagnosis Highlights the Power of Early Screening

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi recently revealed her stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis — a reminder that routine screenings can catch cancer early, when it’s most treatable. Emily Wu, MD, MPH, explains the symptoms, causes and simple steps to lower your risk.

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Why Are More Young Adults Getting Cancer?

Cancer rates are rising among younger adults, drawing growing concern and heightened public focus after the death of James Van Der Beek at age 48 from colorectal cancer. Mitra Ehsan, MD, discusses potential cancer risk factors and shares practical prevention tips.

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