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Preventive Care

High blood pressure basics: Check it and treat it

During American Heart Month, clinicians encourage individuals to know their blood pressure numbers and seek treatment if elevated

Preventive Care

Video: How does an mRNA vaccine work?

A clinician explains how these new vaccines safely and effectively protect you from COVID-19

Substance Use

How to recognize signs of substance use — and how to help

Amid rising rates of relapse and overdose, clinicians offer tips for loved ones

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A healer welcomes a new weapon in pandemic battle

Dr. Jon Santiago, who serves in the hospital, military and State House, prepares for a new mission: Vaccinating his patients 

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Video: What the COVID-19 vaccine means to me

Four frontline providers share their gratitude and hope as they receive the new shots

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How we can help keep each other safe

Masks, physical distancing and other measures are crucial as the vaccine rollout begins, health experts say

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What you need to know about the Pfizer vaccine  

The shot is 95% effective at preventing COVID-19, with minimal side effects

Preventive Care

What you need to know about the Moderna vaccine 

A safe, effective vaccine that uses new technology to spur an immune response

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Top COVID-19 news

What you need to know this week about vaccines, infection trends and new restrictions

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