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Primary Care
Learn about how to keep yourself and your family healthy from doctors at Duke, who are nationally recognized experts on many health topics.
Navigating the Teen Blues
Ask a parent if their teenager occasionally experiences mood swings and they will probably laugh at the understatement. Many believe it’s normal for teenagers ...
Why Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer
Stuffy head, sniffles, sneezing, and coughing could mean you have a bad cold, flu, or something worse. Symptoms like these send thousands of patients to the do ...
The Dos and Don'ts of Summer Fun
The lazy days of summer may be in full swing but that doesn’t mean you should adopt a lazy attitude when it comes to your health. Regardless of your plans, hee ...
Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Doctor?
Adults can choose a family medicine doctor or an internal medicine doctor as their primary care physician. Read this Q&A to help you decide what’s best for you ...
Why Knowing Your Family’s Health Past Benefits Your Future
Knowing your family’s health history is one of the most important ways to maintain your health. It can be some of the best information doctors have to understa ...
Shot Facts: HPV Vaccine
A Duke expert answers parents’ most common questions about the HPV vaccine.
HPV Vaccine: Know the Myths and the Facts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends girls and boys ages 11 and 12 receive a vaccine to protect them against human papillomavirus (H ...
How to Fight the Flu
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February. Do you know how ...
Is it a Bacterial Infection or Virus?
Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria, while viral infections are caused by viruses. That's the easy part. Differentiating between the two requires medic ...
Tracking Down Relief for a Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections are common infections that can cause serious health problems if left untreated. The infection can spread to your bladder or kidney wit ...
Urgent Care Info Now Available on Amazon Alexa
As a way to expand access to care, Duke Health has launched its own "skill" through the Amazon Alexa app. The tech-friendly addition makes it easier to connect ...
Should You Get an Annual Physical?
Even if you feel perfectly healthy, there’s still a reason to visit with your primary care doctor at least once a year.