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Anterior hip replacement rapidly becoming technique of choice

For anyone living with the relentless pain of hip arthritis, simply walking across the room, climbing a flight ...

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How periodontal disease can affect cardiovascular health

It turns out that flossing isn’t only good for your teeth. A growing body of research shows that ...

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Why airway-focused orthodontic care is important for children

For generations, braces have been considered almost a rite of passage for many children. Experts estimate that between ...

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Peritonsillar abscess: Painful neck infection requires attention

Peritonsillar abscess – it’s not only a mouthful to say, but the pain may bring a “lump” to ...

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TMJ disorder: Overlooked, painful jaw epidemic affects millions

The American Journal of Medicine says that treatment of TMJ disorder – temporomandibular joint disorder, a painful jaw ...

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Cancer social workers help patients find hope in scary times

Cancer changes lives in an instant. One phone call. One biopsy result. One conversation that begins with the ...

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Distinction between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is a key one

Floridians often welcome El Niño because it can suppress hurricane activity in the Atlantic. But there is a ...

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Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release is minimally invasive

Imagine being wide awake and carrying on a conversation with your surgeon while he operates on your wrist. ...

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How grandparents can cultivate closeness with their grandkids

The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is one of life’s most profound connections. Grandparents offer love and guidance. ...

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The interstitium: Explaining the body’s third circulatory system

Researchers made an exciting announcement in 2021. For 400 years, anatomists had believed there were just two systems ...

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Strength training can help you feel and think better as you age

For centuries, we measured aging with an obvious question: How old are you? But today, many physicians believe ...

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New treatments, better outcomes for Stage 4 cancer patients

Stage 4 cancer is the disease’s most advanced stage. It means cancer has spread from where it started ...