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What's the Best Way to Test My Child for Food Allergies?

Is your child having symptoms after eating certain foods? Learn how careful history-taking, targeted testing, and medical guidance can help determine whether a food allergy may be involved, and how our family medicine team in Cary, North Carolina, can help

Sep 16th, 2026

Get Your Child’s Sleep Schedule Back on Track Before School

Is your child ready for the first school bell? Learn how to ease back into a school-year sleep routine, reduce morning battles, and help your child start the year rested and ready to learn.

Aug 13th, 2026

How to Prevent Recurrent UTIs

Frequent UTIs can disrupt your routine and leave you anxious about the next infection. Here we show you how simple daily habits and timely care help lower your risk and protect your urinary health.

Jul 10th, 2026

5 Serious Health Conditions Linked to Diabetes

Diabetes can affect your organs and tissues in ways you may not be aware of. Learn how it increases your risk of serious health problems and how you can protect your long-term health from diabetic complications.

Jun 5th, 2026

6 Telltale Signs You May Have High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure often develops quietly, but your body may still send warning signs. Knowing what to watch for can help you seek care sooner and protect your long-term health.

May 6th, 2026

What Your Primary Care Provider Can Do to Support Your Weight Loss Goals

Losing weight benefits health and quality of life, but you need more than good intentions to get there. Primary care providers uncover barriers, help you set realistic goals, monitor your progress, and offer medical guidance for long-term success.

Apr 1st, 2026

Immigration Medical Exams: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Applying for a green card or certain visas requires a medical exam by a designated civil surgeon. Learn what happens during the visit, what to bring, and how to prepare so your immigration process stays on track.

Mar 16th, 2026

Is It More Than Just the Winter Blues? Recognizing the Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Shorter days and colder weather can impact more than mood. Learn how to distinguish between the winter blues and seasonal affective disorder, and know when to seek help for persistent symptoms.

Feb 10th, 2026

7 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthier Heart

A new year is the perfect time to strengthen your heart health. Here, we describe how small, consistent habits make a considerable difference and set you up for a healthier, more energetic year ahead.

Jan 21st, 2026

How to Stay Active and Healthy During the Winter Months

Keep yourself moving this winter with simple habits that boost your health, energy, and mood. Learn easy ways to stay active, remain motivated, and support your overall well-being even when temperatures drop.

Dec 9th, 2025

5 Tips for Managing Diabetes During the Holiday Season

Enjoy the holidays without letting diabetes derail your health. Learn five simple, practical tips to keep your blood sugar balanced while still embracing the season’s celebrations.

Nov 7th, 2025

What to Expect When You Join Our Weight Management Program

Losing weight often seems impossible, especially if you’ve tried diet after diet without lasting success. Our weight management program combines nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, and accountability to help you lose weight and keep it off.

Oct 8th, 2025

Who Should Consider Genetic Testing?

Wondering if genetic testing is right for you? Discover who benefits most, what conditions it can detect, and how the results can guide your health care.

Sep 11th, 2025

When is it Time to Consider Allergy Immunotherapy?

Tired of allergies like hay fever controlling your life? Learn when it may be time to consider allergy immunotherapy, a long-term treatment that helps reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Aug 7th, 2025

Here’s How to Prepare for Your Upcoming DOT Physical

Are you getting ready for your DOT physical? Don’t stress. Here’s what to expect, what to bring, and how to prepare so you can pass with confidence and stay on the road safely.

Jul 10th, 2025

Struggling with Urinary Problems? 5 Signs You Should Be Checked for BPH

Waking up several times a night to pee? Trouble starting or stopping your stream? These issues could indicate you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This Men’s Health Month, learn to spot the symptoms of BPH so you can get prompt treatment.

Jun 3rd, 2025

Why Weight Control is Essential to Hypertension Management 

Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most helpful ways to manage high blood pressure. This Hypertension Awareness Month, we explain why weight control matters and how small steps can lead to significant health benefits.

May 2nd, 2025

Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, and a Sore Throat: Is It a Spring Cold or Seasonal Allergies?

Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, sneezing, stuffy noses, and scratchy throats. Do you have a cold or allergies? Here’s how to tell the difference and what to do about your symptoms.

Apr 4th, 2025

Choosing the Right OBGYN: A Guide for First-Time Moms

If you’re a first-time mom and you’re looking for an obstetrician-gynecologist (OBGYN), we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn seven tips you need to consider when choosing the right OBGYN.

Mar 1st, 2025

High Blood Pressure Could Be the Cause of Your Constant Fatigue

If constant fatigue plagues you, it could be due to high blood pressure — a disease with few symptoms that can cause heart attacks and strokes. Discover the link between fatigue and high blood pressure and what you can do about it.

Feb 6th, 2025

How to Reduce Your Risk for Cervical Cancer

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, make a significant difference to your health by learning more about cervical cancer prevention. In our handy guide, discover how simple steps like getting the HPV vaccine and having regular Pap smears save lives.

Jan 27th, 2025

6 Common Winter Illnesses and How to Avoid Spreading Them

Winter is a season for celebrating the holidays with your loved ones, but it’s also a time when common respiratory viruses begin to spread. Check out the most common winter illnesses and steps you can take to avoid them.

Dec 1st, 2024

Allergy Season Is Coming!

An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing.

Mar 11th, 2020

Latest news on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named...

Mar 11th, 2020

Preparing Your Child For Visits to Urgent Care

If your child is needing laceration repair, foreign body removals, lab or radiology testings, there are simple ways you both can prepare for these type of visits. We offer kid-friendly tools here to help with the testing process.

Feb 5th, 2020

Holiday Health and Safety Tips

The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what's important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health.

Feb 5th, 2020

Cold vs Flu - What is The Difference?

Many different germs, called viruses, cause colds. Symptoms of the common cold include: Runny nose Nasal congestion Sneezing Sore throat Cough Headache The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.

Feb 5th, 2020