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New Cleveland Clinic center offers state-of-the-art treatment for kidney stones

Each year more than half a million people go to emergency rooms seeking relief for pain caused by ...

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Advanced new testing pinpoints cardiovascular disease risk

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of mortality worldwide, making early detection and prevention vital. Traditionally, heart assessments ...

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Most of what it takes to live to 100 is under your control

Here’s surprising information about the things that influence your chances of living to be 100 – it’s not ...

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Vaping now seen as more harmful than smoking cigarettes

The news about vaping just keeps getting worse. Originally marketed as a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes, ...

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Light therapy provides long-term relief for painful dry eyes

Millions of people worldwide suffer from dry eye disease (DED), which can cause discomfort, vision disturbances and a ...

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Unfortunately, ’tiz also the season for ‘holiday heart’ syndrome

Whether it is due to excess rich food, extra alcohol, excitement, the holiday blues or simply stress, Christmastime ...

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For healthy aging, bone up on consuming the right nutrients

Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but eating certain foods can help slow the process. ...

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What the heal? Why it takes your body longer to recover after 60

“Your body is truly a machine,” says Dr. Jayde George, who practices Family Medicine at Health First’s Holmes ...

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Season’s Eatings! Give yourself the gift of healthy holiday meals

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for festive parties, family feasts and sumptuous food! So much ...

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Why parents should ‘ignore’ their children more often

Parents typically want to lavish affection and attention on their children and manage their lives to protect them ...

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Think about swimming your way to better health

Most people know swimming is good exercise, but the extent of the benefits can still be surprising. No ...

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Undiagnosed fatty liver disease on rise in children and adults

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD, is a chronic disease that occurs when the liver builds up ...