Health & Wellness

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Cancer Care

Scientists Target Protein to Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Spread

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Editorial Team

Targeting a specific protein that is often overexpressed in prostate cancer can help prevent or delay the disease from spreading ...

Teen Health

Teenager Period Cramps: How Much Pain Alerts to Medical Conditions?

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Editorial Team

Around 190 million menstruating adults and adolescents worldwide suffer from endometriosis—a condition that causes chronic pelvic pain due to tissues that resemble uterine lining ...

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Healthy Living

How Does My Pancreas Affect Digestion?

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Editorial Team

By Gastro MD  Have you ever given much thought to your pancreas?   This organ is located in your abdomen, behind your ...

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Cancer Care

I’m Worried I Might Have Bile Duct Cancer

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Editorial Team

By Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology  Have you been experiencing some health symptoms you don’t understand? Did an internet search return “bile ...

The Role of Wearables in Personal Health Monitoring
Healthy Living

The Role of Wearables in Personal Health Monitoring

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Lake Oconee Health

Observing our well-being through our technology is a patient’s best friend. Here are a few pieces of wearable tech and their roles in health monitoring.

Healthy Living

What Is Value-Based Health Care?

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Editorial Team

For many, when it comes to healthcare, the first thing that comes to mind is cost. Cost of appointments, insurance ...

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Healthy Living

February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month: Let’s Get Educated. 

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Editorial Team

By Gastro MD  February is Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month.  According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 9,500 new ...

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Healthy Living

Effective Ways to Improve Health in 2022

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Editorial Team

Most people want to improve their health, but things hold them back. Oftentimes, it’s not having a clear direction of ...

Nursing Home Neglect: How to Protect Your Loved One
Senior Health Patient Care

Nursing Home Neglect: How to Protect Your Loved One

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Lake Oconee Health

Nursing home neglect is an unfortunate and frightening reality for seniors. Look for these signs of abuse and neglect to protect your loved ones.

Healthy Living

How to Naturally Prevent Autoimmune Disease Triggers

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Dr. Chad Larson

Nearly 10 million people in the U.S. have some type of autoimmune disease. That’s about 3 percent of the population. In comparison, ...