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‘White Lotus’ spotlights renewed attention on benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines were developed in the 1950s and introduced into general use in the 1960s, but some people are ...

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Seek treatment for bunions to alleviate pain, increase mobility

That unsightly bump at the base of your big toe may not be just a cosmetic concern – ...

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Setting personal boundaries: Why is it so difficult to do?

Do you find it hard to make decisions based on what you want because you’re always thinking about ...

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Expert care for head and neck cancer available at Cleveland Clinic

Most of us brush off a scratchy throat, a hoarse voice, or a persistent earache as just another ...

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Do declining childhood vax rates put adults at risk?

The news is filled with stories about the declining rate of childhood vaccinations and conjecture about what the ...

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Younger adults ignore medical advice about colonoscopies

The American Cancer Society in 2018 lowered the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer from age ...

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COPD lung disease: Incurable, but symptoms are manageable

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s caused mainly ...

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Cardiologist developing AI device to detect clogged arteries

Artificial Intelligence (AI), once the realm of science fiction, has become an integral part of everyday life and ...

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Health First heart team earns top marks for coronary bypasses

Health First’s Heart & Vascular Program was recently recognized for the quality of its coronary bypass surgery, earning ...

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Small dose of daily stretching brings big health benefits

There’s a saying in traditional Chinese medicine: “Stretching your tendons by an inch extends your life by 10 ...

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Obsessive compulsive disorder is widespread but treatable

What do David Beckham, Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande have in common? They all suffer from obsessive compulsive ...

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Hospital’s Pulmonary Embolism Response Team at the ready

Pulmonary embolism is a widespread and often fatal affliction. As many as 600,000 cases occur in the United ...