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Travel Medicine / Vaccination / Immunization Forum
Questions in the Travel Medicine forum are answered by Dr. Philip D Parks, affiliated with Harvard School of Public Health. Topics covered include disease prevention, finding a doctor abroad, food and water safety, illness and injury abroad, mosquito and tick protection, resources for travelers, traveling with children or pets, traveling with special needs, vaccinations and immunizations.
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Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
Here are the pros and cons of the top fad diets and weight loss plans of the year.
The surprising benefits of getting busy
How to avoid the most common weight loss traps
How it keeps you head-to-toe healthy.
Are these 7 cholesterol-raising culprits part of your diet?
Discover some of the causes of abdominal pain and stomach pain and how to treat them.
Healing home remedies for common ailments
Discover constipation remedies and how to prevent it.
Discover the causes and treatments for fatigue.
Are your biggest fears worth the worry?
Do you ever wonder exactly what happens to your body during your period? Ob/Gyn Elaine Brown, MD, explains the menstrual cycle in-depth.
Is your area one of the dirtiest-air cities in the nation?
From symptoms to risk factors to treatments, learn what you can do ease your period pain.
Learn the four most common symptoms of this common pelvic problem
Diet and digestion have more to do with cancer prevention than you may realize
Radiologist Garry Choy, MD, shares his view and discusses signs of acute radiation exposure
If a disaster were to strike, are you ready? Get this checklist of essential supplies every home needs
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Learn what to do in the event of an earthquake, tsunami, tornado and hurricane
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Michael Gross busts common myths about the broad branch of sports medicine.
Learn the triggers, symptoms and how to ease that debilitating migraine pain
See why cardiologist James Beckerman, MD, author of “The Flex Diet” says to steer clear of human growth hormone (HGH) to shed extra pounds
Dr. Michael Kutryb shares how you can protect yourself from bizarre-but-true eye accidents.
6 danger foods for high blood pressure.
Radiologist Dr. Garry Choy addresses concerns about the potential health risks from airport body scanners
Family medicine doctor Enoch Choi, MD helps differentiate between the common cold and more threatening (bacterial) infections
The government’s newest nutrition guidelines take aim at our collective waistline. Here’s a cheat sheet on their advice and tips to put it into practice
Dr. Steven Park reveals 5 reasons why breathing through your nose could change your life
Make yo-yo dieting a no, no. Our Dr. James Beckerman has the solution to reaching your weight-loss goals and staying slim for good
Don’t let the fad-diet rollercoaster take you for another ride. Follow these 10 simple tips and stand back as your belly-fat disappears once and for all
Trying to lose weight? Grab a snack that works with your diet, not against it. Check out these delicious, slimming foods.
Top secrets to keep the season from putting a freeze on your fitness routine
Forget willpower! How to really stick with your get-healthy goals through slipups and beyond
We've got five strategies to foster happiness in your everyday life.
Don’t let the winter chill send your smile into deep hibernation. Try these 10 mood-boosting tips to get your happy back
Salt in food can hurt your heart.
Keep your health and sanity intact (at least until you arrive at the in-laws) with these 14 tips for safe, healthy holiday travel.
Worse than a toilet seat? You betcha. Check out these 17 germ hot spots and get tips on how to clean up your act
Before your drop a dime at the pharmacy, find out if these popular cold and flu home remedies are a wonder or a waste
Fend off colds and the flu with these disease-fighting foods
From dust mites to kissing bugs, see which harmful common critters are invading your home (and your hair!)
Banish belly rolls for good with these easy moves to sculpt strong, sexy abs
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.
