What to Know About Sickle Cell Disease

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As its name suggests, sickle- or crescent-shaped blood cells characterize sickle cell disease (SCD), a commonly inherited blood disorder that affects the body’s red blood cells.

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Managing Weight Loss During The Holidays

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If you’ve ever resolved to lose weight and keep it off, then you know how hard it can be. Trying to lose weight during the holidays—especially amidst a pandemic--can feel especially daunting, says Sarah R. Barenbaum, MD.

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What to Know About Myocarditis and COVID-19

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Myocarditis is more likely to occur after infection with COVID-19 than from the vaccine, whose benefits for children far outweigh the risks.

Infographic: Keep Your Winter Healthy and Happy

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The cold months don’t have to leave you feeling miserable. Want to make it through the winter illness-free? You can do it. Here’s how.

Tips for Mindful Eating During the Winter Holidays

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Here come the holidays with parties, family gatherings, and food galore. Of course, all the shopping, cooking, and company, can make the holidays stressful, and stress can lead to overeating and unwanted weight gain.

Infographic: Healthy Ways to Cope With Stress During the Holidays

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Holidays are stressful at the best of times. But with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the exhaustion and anxiety are even worse. Here are a few things you can do to maintain your wellness throughout the winter holiday season.

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Larissa Rodriguez, M.D.

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Holiday Travel Safety Tips Amidst Emerging COVID-19 Variants

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Although you’re fully vaccinated, or have received a booster, you must still wear a mask over your nose and mouth, and maintain six feet of distance from others if you plan to use public transportation to travel into, within, or out of the United States, according to the latest guidance from Centers for Disease Control (CDC).