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Health information from around the Dartmouth Health System

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What’s the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?

Food intolerances can cause symptoms similar to allergies, making it easy to confuse the two. How can you tell the difference?

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Matthew S. Duncan, MD, a psychiatrist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

How to Lower Suicide Risk

Suicide rates may have been climbing in recent years. But communities, schools, healthcare systems, and families are now engaging on how to help, as quickly and appropriately as they can.

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Do You Need a Bone Density Scan?

A bone density scan, also called a DXA or DEXA scan, measures how much mineral is in certain bones. The results reveal whether your bone density is normal, a bit low (osteopenia), or low enough to be called osteoporosis.

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Gabriela Andujar Vazquez, MD, an infectious disease specialist and healthcare epidemiologist,

Confused About Whether to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?

There is an uptick of COVID-19 in some areas. Find out about the 2026-2027 guidelines on whether to get vaccinated.

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High Blood Pressure: Everything You Need to Know

Untreated high blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

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Will an AI Scribe Improve Your Doctor Visit?

Learn what doctors are saying about our new ambient technology and whether it is helping them and their patients at their appointments.

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How Do You Know If You're Having a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when blood flow to your brain is blocked. If enough brain cells are affected, the damage can be permanent and may cause disabilities or changes in how you use your body.

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