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Computed Tomography: How to Prepare for a CT Scan
A CT scan (short for “computed tomography” and also called a “CAT scan”) is a radiology imaging...
First Aid: What to Do if Someone Is Choking
Choking is a serious and potentially life-threatening emergency that can occur at any time and in...
Medical Leave of Absence: Everything You Need to Know
Whether you’re feeling under the weather or need to care for a sick loved one, taking a medical...
Short Term Disability Leave: Definition, How It Works, and Everythi...
If you’re unable to work your job due to an illness or injury, you might qualify for short term...
Hyperventilation Syndrome: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve ever been nervous or scared and found yourself feeling a bit woozy, it could be from...
How to Get a Doctor's Note for School?
Whether you’re a parent or a student, you’ll likely have a time when you need to get a doctor’s...
What to Do After Electric Shock on Hand: First Aid
Warning: An electric shock can cause life-threatening arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), cardiac...
What Are the Typical Heart Attack Symptoms?
A heart attack (also called a myocardial infarction) occurs when the flow of blood to the heart...
How to Prepare For A Glucose Test: Explained
If your doctor has mentioned screening your blood sugar levels, you may be wondering about how to...
Can You Have a High A1C and Not Be Diabetic?
The A1C test (also known as a hemoglobin A1C (or HbA1C) test) measures your average blood sugar...
How to Remove a Splinter: Painless At-home Methods
Splinters are a huge bummer. At best, they’re irritating. At worst, they can get infected and...
When to Get Tested for STDs: What You Need to Know
If you’re wondering how long after sex you should wait to get tested for a sexually transmitted...
Going to Urgent Care While Pregnant
If you’re pregnant and experiencing a medical issue, you probably want to know if going to...
Navigating Lab Test Scripts: A Step-by-Step Journey from Script to ...
Healthcare can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze. Like when your doctor hands you a...
Periods to Pregnancy: Everything You Need to Know about Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can be a normal part of your cycle—but it can also be a sign of a medical condition...
How To Get A Free Flu Shot, COVID-19 Booster and RSV Vaccine
This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Last year millions of people fell...
Flu Shot Pros and Cons
This story has been updated for the 2023–2024 flu season. Vaccines, especially the flu shot...
Is Urgent Care Covered by Insurance?
Illness and injuries happen unexpectedly—often causing you to need medical care on short...
Can You Get an STD Test at an Urgent Care?
Before we dive in, the quick answer is, yes, you CAN get STD testing at urgent care. Some...
Don’t Be Rash: 7 Ways Summer Can Irritate Your Skin
Most causes of skin irritation are harmless, but some cases can put a damper on your summer fun...
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