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How-to’s for navigating healthcare
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First-person essays and patient diaries
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Features, study stories and explorations of patient culture
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Inside the minds of healthcare providers

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What to Do if You Get Sick on Vacation

How to minimize your chance of being under the weather when you're Out of Office.

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Nip/Tuck Trends Across the Nation

Which cosmetic procedures are most and least popular in different regions?

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How to Prepare for Your Annual Physical Exam

A PCP chats about checkups.

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The Basics of Back Pain

Separating myth from fact.

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How to Prepare for a Teeth Cleaning Appointment

Don't brush beforehand. Do bring your retainer.

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