What’s With The Debate Over Flossing?
There's been mixed evidence over the years but dentists overwhelmingly agree flossing's important.
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Inside the minds of healthcare providers
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Do Urgent Care Doctors Really Overprescribe Antibiotics?
Why overuse of antibiotics is a major problem — and what providers are doing to fix it.
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What Do Dental Pros Think About Teeth Whitening?
The costs and benefits of getting that coveted sparkling white smile.
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4 Big Medical Problems Urgent Care Can’t Treat
Patients who go to urgent care for these issues are often referred to the ER.
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Can You Go To Urgent Care for a Checkup?
Visiting your primary care doctor is likely better for your longterm health.
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What Can Doctors Do About Climate Change?
With extreme weather on the rise, some experts want to see climate change addressed in the exam room.
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How One Seattle ER Is Handling This Historic Heatwave
An ER doctor on the mad scramble for ventilators and ice.
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An Rx for Nature
Doctors are “prescribing” park walks and other outdoor activities. Here's why it's different than just telling patients, “Go exercise.”
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