IMPORTANT: Beginning at 8:00 AM on July 22, Temple University Hospital – Main Campus (Broad and Ontario Streets) will no longer provide Labor and Delivery services. All childbirth services will be relocated to our new hospital location.

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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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Smoking, Vaping and COVID-19: What You Need to Know

If you smoke cigarettes or vape and happen to develop COVID-19, your risk of having a more serious case may be increased. Dr. Jamie Garfield, pulmonologist at the Temple Lung Center, explains why and how you can lower your risk.

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Obesity and Heart Disease: Connecting the Dots

Life-threatening heart conditions are undeniably linked to obesity, yet the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. continues to rise. Dr. Rohit Soans explores the connection between these complicated conditions and talks about strategies to successfully overcome obesity.

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I'm Living with COPD, But I Have My Life Back

I was managing okay with COPD until a car crash changed the course of my life. When other centers told me to get my affairs in order, the Temple Lung Center gave me hope with a new treatment called bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.

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Q&A: How to Manage Sleep Apnea During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Managing sleep apnea is important, but does a CPAP put you at greater risk for COVID-19? We answer questions about using a CPAP during the coronavirus outbreak.

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How Obesity and Diabetes Are Linked

Diabesity is on the rise and has become a modern-day epidemic. Find out more about the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes, and how you can prevent or reverse it.

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How to Manage IBS Symptoms During Social Distancing

If abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation has you worried during social distancing, you may have irritable bowel syndrome. Get the facts about IBS and learn how you can manage bothersome symptoms while social distancing.

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Do Blood Pressure Meds Cause a Greater COVID-19 Risk?

You take an ACE inhibitor or ARB to lower your blood pressure. But you've heard it puts you at greater risk for COVID-19. Dr. Daniel Edmundowicz shares the latest research and what you should do.

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What's Causing Your Headaches

If you’re experiencing more headaches than usual, try not to worry. The source of your pain and how to alleviate it may just be within reach. Dr. Carla LoPinto-Khoury provides advice on some common headache questions.

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7 Household Cleaning Myths Debunked

To reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s extremely important to maintain a clean living environment. We break down some common house-cleaning myths that we frequently hear, with the facts that you need to stay healthy.

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