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Kaiser Permanente pediatrician David Bronstein, MD.

Helping children understand COVID-19

Kaiser Permanente pediatricians share helpful advice for keeping children …

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Kaiser Permanente finds weight loss lasts long after surgery

Weight loss was maintained better after gastric bypass than after sleeve …

A positive attitude and expert care helped Scott Hall successfully navigate his colorectal cancer journey.

Hard lessons and no excuses

Scott Hall shares his journey with rectal cancer and his new “no excuses” …

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Heart attack patients who follow more guidelines live longer

Kaiser Permanente study finds adherence to more secondary prevention recommend …

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Do I really need a colon cancer screening?

The answer is yes if you’re 50 or older. At Kaiser Permanente, we make …

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February 28, 2020

Study suggests reconsidering some heart surgeries

Kaiser Permanente participated in a 3-year study that has cardiologists …

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February 28, 2020

Keep your heart healthy and strong

Kaiser Permanente offers simple tips for a healthy life.

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February 26, 2020

Furry friends, happy heart

Discover why owning a pet can improve your heart health.

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February 26, 2020

Understanding mental health in kids and teens

Signs to look out for and ways you can help teens who may be experiencing …

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February 25, 2020

Drugmaker Moderna's coronavirus vaccine ready for human testing

Kaiser Permanente member Gaege Rivera (left) with his father Rick.

February 24, 2020

Early cancer detection saves a young man’s life

Glendale man credits Kaiser Permanente’s preventive screening and quality …

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February 24, 2020

Food poisoning or stomach bug? Here’s how to tell

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