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Modern gastric bypass surgery ‘really is life-saving’
This is not a “Do these pants make me look fat?” weight-loss story. This is about the advanced ...
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Hospital serves drinks with dinner – with your doctor’s OK
Indian River Medical Center’s clinical dietitian, Dianna DiCosimo, spilled the beans last week. Fortunately, she didn’t spill the ...
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Vero doctor publishes life-saving anaphylaxis research
Vero Beach's Dr. Michael Wein, board certified in both allergy and internal medicine, is taking a “shot” at ...
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Study: Diet can significantly reduce Alzheimer’s risk
A recently-released 10-year study shows a link between a specific diet and a significantly lowered risk of developing ...
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Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic dedicates Pediatric Wing
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic, a non-profit outpatient facility providing rehabilitation services to Treasure Coast ...
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Treasure Coast Food Bank launches summer campaign to feed 52,000 kids
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The final school bell of the year signals freedom and carefree childhood joy. But for ...
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Better treatments and outcomes for juvenile arthritis
Almost 300,000 American kids – one in 250 – under the age of 18 have juvenile arthritis. Adults, ...
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Beyond MRSA: Growing threat from ‘Nightmare’ bugs
If you thought Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA infections were scary, wait until you meet carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, commonly ...
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Get balance problems treated to help prevent injury
According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 2.5 million people over the age of 65 will ...
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New genetic discovery promises help for allergy sufferers
If you are one of the tens of millions of Americans plagued with allergies, there is news from ...
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Type 2 diabetes can be controlled, and even prevented
More than 29 million people in this country have diabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...
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County gears up for Relay for Life events
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Indian River communities are getting ready for Relay for Life, and are actively registering residents ...