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February 23, 2015
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The Importance of Immunization

Why should adults get vaccinated? The recent news reports of measles cases at Disneyland highlight why vaccination is such an important aspect of public health. Vaccines have reduced or eradicated infectious diseases such as smallpox, polio, and diphtheria that killed or badly disabled our population…

February 9, 2015
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Type 1 Diabetes Facts – Is Your Child at Risk?

Unfortunately, the numbers of Type 1 diabetes cases continue to rise every year. Because of this, it is crucial for every parent to learn and understand what this disease entails. Formerly known as juvenile diabetes, Type 1 is usually discovered between birth and young adulthood,…

February 6, 2015
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5 Warning Signs of Anemia

The most common blood issue in the U.S. is anemia. It affects millions of Americans and can be caused by iron deficiency, cancer, severe blood loss, chronic disease, and more. While the symptoms may vary between individuals and for what type of anemia you may…

February 2, 2015
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Do You Know Your Sunscreen Facts?

Many people mistakenly believe that summer is the only time sunburns can occur. The painful truth is that everyone is susceptible to dangerous sunburns all year long. The statistics continue to rise in the number of skin cancer patients diagnosed each year and, even though…

January 30, 2015
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A Good Night’s Sleep — Why You Need It and How to Get It

Studies show that a good night’s sleep is important to overall health and well-being. During sleep, your brain is busy “cleaning house,” discarding, rearranging, and storing memories. You awaken the next morning alert and refreshed only if your brain can complete its work. When it…

January 27, 2015
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Deciding between Urgent Care and Your Primary Care Provider

Deciding between an urgent care center and your primary care provider (PCP, sometimes referred to as a primary care physician) is often a matter of timing. In urgent situations where you’re sick or injured on the weekend or outside of your doctor’s normal business hours,…

January 23, 2015
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Diabetes Linked to Vitamin A Deficiency

The Journal of Biological Chemistry in a new study has reported a possible relationship between vitamin A deficiency and the onset of type 2 diabetes. Researchers think there could be new treatments for diabetes as a result of the findings. What Does Vitamin A Do…

January 16, 2015
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The Importance of Childhood Vaccinations

Your Costa Mesa medical care center wants to make childhood vaccinations an integral part of your family’s healthcare regimen. The benefits of vaccinating your child against various diseases cannot be over-emphasized. Vaccinations protect your child from contracting a contagious disease and also prevent him (or…

January 9, 2015
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3 Reasons to Visit an Urgent Care Center

When you’re not feeling well, you probably call your family physician to schedule an appointment, in the hopes it won’t take you days or even weeks to get in. You might even opt to make a trip to the emergency room if the doctor can’t…

January 2, 2015
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5 Ways to Stay Healthy in 2015

The holidays are over and the New Year is finally upon us—and that means it’s time to focus on the goals you’ve set for yourself in 2015. For many of you, those goals include improving your health and maybe even losing weight. No matter what…