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Maternal Mortality & Race

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Dr. Kimberlynn Heller believes that Aisha’s story is important to tell because of how Black women’s health concerns are often ignored or overlooked before, during, and after pregnancy. Women of…
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Eat the Right Foods This Winter

Thursday, November 7, 2019
Did you know what you eat plays an important role in staying healthy during cold and flu season? “Maintaining your everyday healthy eating pattern is very important for your immune…
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Get Your Flu Shot, Not the Flu

Monday, October 7, 2019
It seems like fall has just begun, but we’re already talking about the flu virus. It is difficult to predict what type of flu will be prominent each year. Flu…
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Psoriasis is More Than Skin Deep

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
The dermatological medical community has known for a long time that psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory condition of the skin, is extremely common and affects approximately 3 percent of the U.S.…
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Diagnosing Functional Dyspepsia

Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Functional dyspepsia, also known as non-acid dyspepsia, is characterized by discomfort and pain involving the upper gastrointestinal tract. It is a common condition that is present in 15–20 percent of…
Use of Anorectal Manometry Testing

Use of Anorectal Manometry Testing

Wednesday, July 24, 2019
  Anorectal manometry (ARM) is a study ito look further into anal sphincter and rectal pressures and function. The most common reason why we use this test is to look…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Pregnancy

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects one in two hundred Americans and in women, it commonly presents early in life during reproductive years. Women with IBD are almost three times as…
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What’s the Difference Between a Food Allergy, Sensitivity, and Intolerance?

Monday, July 8, 2019
  These are common questions when identifying a culprit for ongoing digestive symptoms. All these conditions can cause reactions in the digestive system like abdominal pain, bloating, or diarrhea, so…
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Enjoy the Sun Without Harming Your Skin

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Sunscreen helps fight skin cancer, including melanoma, its deadliest form. “Understanding how sunscreen works can help you better protect your skin, reducing the risk of skin cancer and early skin…
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3 Neurosurgeons Describe Their Tactics to Avoid Burnout

Monday, June 17, 2019
Source: 3 neurosurgeons describe their tactics to avoid burnout