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Bird Flu: Is There Cause for Concern?

Bird flu, caused by the H5N1 strain of the influenza virus, is widespread in both domestic and wild birds all over the world, causing a significant number of bird deaths. The virus has already jumped to mammals, including bears, dolphins, foxes, mink, otters, sea lions and seals. But it hasn’t crossed over commonly to humans—at least, not yet.

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Podcast: On Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care: Addressing the needs of a diverse population

In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Cherestal, Ph.D. about the impact of cultural diversity on mental health and health care.

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Podcast: Moderation in Drug and Alcohol Use For Women

This episode from our Women's Health Wednesday series on Back to Health features Dr. Jonathan Avery and he discusses what women should know about moderating alcohol and drug use.

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Podcast: On Psychedelics: Promising Benefits and Significant Risks

In our first episode, we speak with Richard A. Friedman, M.D. about the latest news exploring the intersection of psychedelics and psychiatry.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: An Emergency that Demands the Quickest Possible Response

According to the doctor who treated him in the hospital, Hamlin had most likely suffered a rare occurrence on the field called commotio cordis, during which the chest takes a blow at a specific moment in the heart’s rhythm, leading to cardiac arrest.

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Podcast: Advances in Colorectal Cancer Care and New Surgical Techniques

Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States with an increasing number of new diagnoses under the age of 55. Screening guidelines continue to evolve in an effort to find these cancers at an early stage. New surgical advancements are increasingly less invasive, reducing recovery times and hospital stays.

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Your Daughter’s First Visit to the Gynecologist

In decades past, most of a gynecologist’s patients tended to be over 21, pregnant, or both. But times have changed, and there’s an emerging need to address reproductive issues in younger women and girls.

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Infographic: Spotlight on Colorectal Cancer Awareness

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time to make sure you’re doing all you can to prevent colorectal cancer and get necessary screening for early detection.

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Podcast: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Kalliope Tsirilakis, M.D. discusses what parents should know about Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).

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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

How much do you know about multiple sclerosis (MS)? Add to your knowledge so you can recognize the disease and take appropriate action.