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Jackie Holfelder

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Why has liver disease risen dramatically over recent decades?

Annual cases of liver cancer in the U.S. have tripled over the past four decades. In a report ...

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Frailty isn’t inevitable … here’s how to reverse its progression

The word frail conjures an image of an elderly person leaning on a cane, having a hard time ...

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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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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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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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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 ...

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New procedure treats subdural hematomas without surgery

Subdural hematomas, a dangerous condition that results frequently from falls, can now be treated with an exciting new ...

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‘Painful’ decision: Should you go to urgent care or the ER?

Urgent care is one of the fast-growing sectors of the U.S. healthcare industry. As of June 2026, there ...

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What is myasthenia gravis, and why are cases increasing?

If you’ve seen TV ads recently featuring tennis legend Monica Seles discussing her treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG), ...

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Doctors: Unregulated peptides may be unproven and impure

The clamor about injectable peptides continues to increase as health and wellness influencers promote them online for weight ...