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Choosing between urgent care or the emergency room isn’t always easy, especially when you’re suddenly sick or injured and wondering where to turn. Here’s what you need to know about the two settings and when to choose one over the other.

Allergies may make you miserable at certain times of the year, like when the pollen count is high. Or you may have symptoms that last all year round. No matter what symptoms you have, the first step toward getting relief is allergy testing.

Whether you’re worried you drink too much or suspect you’re already dependent on alcohol, you only need to walk into the office or schedule an appointment to get help. You can overcome alcohol abuse and restore your health with outpatient care.

A fever is usually a sign that your body is fighting an illness or infection. But there are times when you shouldn’t wait for a fever to run its course. Find out when you should seek urgent care for a fever.

Substance abuse causes early signs, but they’re so subtle and appear so gradually that they’re easy to miss. Here, we list the signs because recognizing them gives you the chance to change your habits before developing a dependence.

When faced with ADHD, the daily challenges can become so overwhelming that you miss one critical fact: ADHD also imparts unique strengths. Identifying your strengths is motivating and encouraging and gives you a natural way to overcome challenges.

If you’ve suffered through a painful outbreak of genital herpes, you may doubt there could be encouraging news. But take heart because there are several ways to overcome symptoms and prevent or reduce future outbreaks.

Lying in bed and getting increasingly frustrated that you can’t fall asleep, or immediately falling asleep only to wake up during the night, are sure signs of insomnia. You can get over insomnia and do it without potent medications. Here’s how.

Many factors go into finding the best contraceptive for your lifestyle and family planning needs. But two of the most important, convenience and effectiveness, often go hand-in-hand. Here’s what you need to know about birth control options.

Quitting smoking is incredibly difficult, but it’s well worth the effort. Your body starts healing after you smoke your last cigarette, significantly lowering your risk of developing cancer, heart disease, and stroke.

There’s nothing easy about supporting a loved one with an addiction. But your understanding, compassion, and willingness to help are the lifeline your loved one needs to eventually seek treatment and recover. Here we offer tips on how to help.

Michigan schools require sports physicals. But these specialized exams are also essential for children and teens who want to participate in organized athletics in the community, whether or not the organization requires one. Read on to learn why.

Urgent care is your best choice when you can’t wait a few days for an appointment but your illness or injury doesn’t need emergency treatment. However, many possible health conditions qualify for urgent care so keep reading to learn more.

A fad is something people follow for a short time that isn't based on quality or results. Fad diets fit that description perfectly. By comparison, a medical weight loss program is customized to support your long-term success.

Spring, summer and fall, for all that they bring to excite your senses, can also bring an unwelcome sensory explosion: allergies. This can result in a slew of unpleasant symptoms, but allergy testing and immunotherapy may provide some much-needed relief.