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Need help with your medical bills? Meet virtually with a financial counselor

Unexpected medical expenses can be a financial burden. If you think you might have difficulty paying your Nebraska Medicine bill, we can help.
Conditions and Services [Q&A] Are we hurting our own immune systems with masks?

[Q&A] Are we hurting our own immune systems with masks?
[VIDEO] Q&A: Are we hurting our own immune systems by wearing masks and sanitizing our hands?
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[INFOGRAPHICS] Vaccines prevent COVID-19 hospitalizations
Even though the delta variant is much more contagious than previous variants, the COVID-19 vaccines are preventing hospitalizations and death.
Conditions and Services Pediatric Patients Currently Hospitalized with Confirmed COVID-19 United States 9/17/20 - 9/4/21

Why is this COVID-19 wave causing more hospitalized kids?
The delta variant is hospitalizing more children than previous waves of COVID-19.
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You asked, we answered: What causes premature labor and how can you prevent it?
Preterm birth is currently defined as deliveries between 20 and 37 weeks of gestation. There are two main categories.
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You asked, we answered: Can you get nipple thrush while you're still pregnant?
White spots on the nipples and the surrounding area during pregnancy may be caused by normal hormone changes, blocked pores and ducts or infections.
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Gut parasite cleanses like ParaGuard: The good, the bad and the ugly
Do you need to deworm twice a year? Or could a parasite cleanse cause more harm than good?
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5 tips for researching health advice online
Many look to the internet when experiencing health symptoms, receiving a new diagnosis or looking for medical advice. But with so many people self-diagnosing and the sheer amount of information out there, how do you tell between good and bad medical advice?
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Is dry scooping dangerous? Get the facts
Beware of TikTok of trends. A young woman experienced a heart attack after “dry scooping.” Cardiologist John Higgins, MD, describes what large amounts of caffeine do to the heart and red flags to look for if you do dry scoop.
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You asked, we answered: I get really bad menstrual cramps, what can I do?
Pain associated with menstruation occurs in more than half of women. It usually lasts for one or two days per month, but can last longer.
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