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  • Do Urgent Care Doctors Really Overprescribe Antibiotics? The Paper Gown

    Why overuse of antibiotics is a major problem — and what providers are doing to fix it.

  • The Gut-Brain Connection | Prevention

    Millions of tiny organisms, affected by what you eat and how you live, live in your gut and communicate with your brain.

  • How Much Does a Root Canal Cost? GoodRX

    Despite its reputation, a root canal treatment can actually ease your toothache. With luck, it won’t hurt your wallet too much, either.

  • Final Conversations | The Seattle Times

    Practical and profound discussions about death

  • It Gets Better With Age: Sex And Seniors | Seattle Times

    Dr. Ania Rodney wants to clear up this myth right now: Older people don’t want to have sex. Interest stays strong, even if it declines a bit

  • 7 Reasons Why Your Period Is Suddenly Heavy | O Magazine

    Being surprised with a excess bleeding or a seemingly unending cycle can be frustrating and concerning. Here’s what to know.

  • 7 Foods That Can Help Support Your Immune System | Women's Health

    Mealtime champions that can help coach the immune system into superior performance.

  • Can You Go To Urgent Care for a Checkup? The Paper Gown

    Visiting your primary care doctor is likely better for your longterm health.

  • Women’s Health Issues You Can Tackle At Urgent Care | The Paper Gown

    Ob-gyns weigh in on when women should walk into a clinic today — and when you can wait to see a gynecologist.

  • Laughter Actually Is Pretty Good Medicine |The Paper Gown

    Between attending lectures and dissecting cadavers, first-year medical student Ryan Ziltzer volunteers as a medical clown…

  • Will It Hurt the Baby? | Healthline

    Plus 9 more questions about safe pregnancy sex