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You asked, we answered: Why am I itchy after getting an IUD removed?
I recently had an IUD placed and then removed a week later due to a constant itching sensation.
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Mask on: Vaccinated people can spread COVID-19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises vaccinated people to wear masks indoors in areas of substantial or high transmission. If your county is orange or red on this map, wear a mask.
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How accurate are at-home rapid tests for COVID-19?
Here’s a rundown of how accurate each test is compared to PCR testing.
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Mask up in schools: 3 reasons why
With the school year approaching, safety is top of mind for parents and teachers.
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Do collagen supplements work?
Powders, pills or liquids – supplemental collagen comes in all shapes and forms. But is it doing your skin or joints any favors?
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SMILE or LASIK? Comparing 5 aspects of 2 vision correction surgeries
Looking for the differences between LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) surgery and SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction)? SMILE is the latest vision correction surgery and the most recently approved.
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Nebraska Medicine expanding presence at Village Pointe
Nebraska Medicine continues to broaden the patient care options we offer across the Omaha metro area with the announcement of the construction of a new facility on our Village Pointe Health Center campus in West Omaha.
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You asked, we answered: Do the COVID-19 vaccines cause vaccine enhanced disease?
Do COVID-19 vaccines cause antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE), also known as vaccine enhanced disease (VED)?
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4.5 reasons every 45-year-old and up needs a colonoscopy
Healthy adults should now get their first screening colonoscopy at age 45. That’s a change from the previous recommendation of 50. Why?
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You asked, we answered: When should we see a specialist for male infertility?
When would you recommend seeking out a fertility specialist? How do we get that process started?
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