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Joint pain doesn’t just impact the elderly. Sports injuries, growing pains and other joint related issues can arise for a variety of reasons in anyone. But, why does it seem like cold weather makes joint pain worse? Read to find out more about the relationship between weather and joint pain so you can be prepared this fall. What Causes Joint Pain? Joint pain is not an uncommon condition. Although it is often seen in ...

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During the early fall months illnesses tend to begin spreading. The change in temperature, back to school season and cold and flu season all bring out a variety of illnesses. This increase in seasonal illnesses makes the fall a time of the year where you are more likely to get sick compared to other months. Learn about sinus infections, including what causes them and when to seek medical treatment at urgent care so you can ...

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As a prominent care provider of accessible primary care, urgent care, and occupational medicine services nationwide, American Family Care (AFC) is uniquely positioned to guide and educate the public on pertinent health issues, such as the FDA’s recent decisions on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine.  The FDA held a Non-Prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting on September 11-12, 2023, to deliberate on the effectiveness of oral phenylephrine as an active ingredient in over-the-counter (OTC) cough ...

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Why You Should See an Urgent Care Doctor for Wart Removal Home remedies for warts might not be as effective as you hope, so we recommend seeing an urgent care doctor for wart removal to treat these pesky growths at their source. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can appear almost anywhere on the body, causing both physical discomfort and self-consciousness. This article takes you through everything you need to know about ...

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