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Do declining childhood vax rates put adults at risk?
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Do declining childhood vax rates put adults at risk?
by April 17 2025
The news is filled with stories about the declining rate of childhood vaccinations and conjecture about what the ...
Younger adults ignore medical advice about colonoscopies
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Younger adults ignore medical advice about colonoscopies
by April 17 2025
The American Cancer Society in 2018 lowered the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer from age ...
COPD lung disease: Incurable, but symptoms are manageable
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COPD lung disease: Incurable, but symptoms are manageable
by April 10 2025
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s caused mainly ...
Cardiologist developing AI device to detect clogged arteries
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Cardiologist developing AI device to detect clogged arteries
by April 10 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the realm of science fiction, has become an integral part of everyday life and ...
Health First heart team earns top marks for coronary bypasses
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Health First heart team earns top marks for coronary bypasses
by April 03 2025
Health First’s Heart & Vascular Program was recently recognized for the quality of its coronary bypass surgery, earning ...
Small dose of daily stretching brings big health benefits
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Small dose of daily stretching brings big health benefits
by April 03 2025
There’s a saying in traditional Chinese medicine: “Stretching your tendons by an inch extends your life by 10 ...
Obsessive compulsive disorder is widespread but treatable
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Obsessive compulsive disorder is widespread but treatable
by March 28 2025
What do David Beckham, Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande have in common? They all suffer from obsessive compulsive ...
Hospital’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at the ready
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Hospital’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at the ready
by March 28 2025
Pulmonary embolism is a widespread and often fatal affliction. As many as 600,000 cases occur in the United ...
Yoga: Effective treatment for mental health issues as well
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Yoga: Effective treatment for mental health issues as well
by March 20 2025
Dr. Whitney Legler is not only a highly regarded neuropsychologist with a practice based in Vero Beach, she’s ...
Researchers say new drug could turn tide versus Alzheimer’s
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Researchers say new drug could turn tide versus Alzheimer’s
by March 20 2025
The slow unraveling of memories, the aching weight of recognition slipping away – it’s a cruel thief, robbing ...
Deciding which cataract surgery replacement lens is best for you
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Deciding which cataract surgery replacement lens is best for you
by March 13 2025
Oh, the joys of aging – wisdom, patience and, for many of us, cataracts. As the years pass, ...
Iron deficiency: ‘Widespread’ problem can be potentially perilous if untreated
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Iron deficiency: ‘Widespread’ problem can be potentially perilous if untreated
by March 13 2025
A recent study found that a surprisingly large number of adults in the United States – nearly 1 ...