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Kerry Firth

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Targeted treatments helping patients beat breast cancer

“You’ve got breast cancer.” Few phrases strike more fear into a woman’s heart. But according to Dr. Nataly ...

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After 33 years of expert plastic surgery, Dr. Rosato is retiring

After more than three decades of helping people look younger, fresher and more confident, Dr. Ralph Rosato – ...

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Having children rewires parents’ brains in fascinating ways

They say nothing can truly prepare you for parenthood. The sleepless nights, the endless diapers, the overwhelming love ...

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Science finds that silence has measurable healing power

Silence is not just golden – it’s medicinal. Free, safe and effective quiet time has been shown to ...

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Cleveland Clinic men’s health survey yields surprising results

“Big boys don’t cry,” is a phrase many men hear while growing up – but the mindset behind ...

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Quick action, trauma team save shark-bite victim from disability

The ocean is full of surprises – some breathtaking, others terrifying. For Eddie Jarmakowicz, a day of spearfishing ...

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Surgical options for repairing abdominal hernias keep improving

Have you noticed a bulge in your abdomen that appears when you stand, cough or strain – but ...

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Hand osteoarthritis: Common and unpleasant, but treatable

Have you noticed that opening jars, buttoning shirts, or even holding a pan has become more cumbersome or ...

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Liquid biopsies find cancer sooner, help doctors tailor treatment

Cancer detection and treatment may be on the cusp of a paradigm shift thanks to the rise of ...

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For optimal recovery, start post-surgery physical therapy promptly

So, you finally took the plunge and got a knee replacement after years of limping around in pain. ...

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How a short midday nap can boost your cognitive health

In a fast-paced, sleep-deprived world, napping may seem like a luxury – or worse, a sign of laziness. ...

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Cleveland Clinic cited for excellence in coronary bypass surgery

Living in Vero Beach has many benefits – a warm, sub-tropical climate; clean, uncrowded beaches; lots of art ...