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Recent News About C.g.h. Medical Center
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Coronavirus: What To Know About The Outbreak
A Washington state man is the first confirmed case of novel (new) coronavirus to have landed in the U.S. He came to the U.S. from Wuhan City in China, where the outbreak apparently started. And a second patient has now been confirmed in Chicago.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: How To Break Up With Highly Processed Foods
Ultraprocessed foods are a mainstay in many U.S. diets. Eating these kinds of foods has been linked to an increased risk in chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Plants As Medicine: 6 Facts To Know Before You Buy
Around the world, plants have been used as medicine since ancient times.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Treating The Flu
If you get the flu, there are many remedies to help you feel better.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: How To Keep The Home Fires Burning Safely
This is the time of year when curling up in front of a fireplace seems especially nice.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Need To Remove Some Snow? Do It Safely
Ahh, a fresh blanket of fallen snow. Time to finish your coffee, bundle up and get to work clearing your driveway and walking paths, right?
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: How Your Healthcare Privacy Is Protected
To take care of you, healthcare providers keep track of a lot of personal information—like your health conditions, test results, procedures you've had and hospital stays.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Ready To Put Out Your Last Cigarette?
It's true: Quitting smoking is easier said than done.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Too Many Kids Are Falling Short On Sleep
Kids who get enough sleep do better in school—and have a lower risk of depression and obesity.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Head And Neck Melanomas On The Rise
Head and neck melanomas in young people soared by more than 50% in Canada and the U.S. over two decades, a new study shows.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Why You Shouldn't Put Off Palliative Care
Doctors have long known that palliative care improves quality of life.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: See Past The Stigma Of Mental Illness
Do you know someone who struggles with a mental illness?
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Need a Break? Don't reach For Your Phone
You're working on a mentally challenging task and decide to take a break.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Now Is The Time To Protect Kids From The Flu
Flu season is coming, folks. Besides getting your own shot, you'll want to know how to fully protect your kiddos before the flu arrives. The best way: Make sure your child gets an approved flu vaccine as soon as it's available
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Many Patients Hide Serious Health Threats From Their Doctors
Nearly half of all people who are dealing with potentially life-threatening situations don't share that crucial information with their doctors.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Diets Rich In Vitamin A Tied To Lower Skin Cancer Risk
Could something as simple as getting more vitamin A reduce your risk of skin cancer?
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Older Adults At High Risk For Heat Illness
We're having another long, hot summer. And when the heat is on, the dog days can be miserable for everyone. But for many older adults, the late-summer swelter is more than uncomfortable: It can be downright dangerous.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Does Screen Time Trigger Teen Depression?
Parents, take note: Some forms of screen time may pose greater risks to your teen's mental health than others, a new study suggests.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Alcohol May Harm Millions of Nondrinkers
Just as tobacco smoke can hurt a nonsmoker's health, the secondhand effects of alcohol use—such as being harassed by someone who's had too much to drink or being injured by a drunk driver—often harm those other than the drinker, a new study finds.
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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Despite Health Risks, Americans Can't Kick Processed Meat
Despite strong evidence linking processed meat to a raised risk of cancer, Americans can't seem to resist eating it, a new study shows.