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Coronary ‘heart’ disease remains leading cause of death in U.S
by January 08 2015
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is, hands down, the leading cause of death in the United States for both ...
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Patients with chronic pain can live happy lives
by January 08 2015
There is disagreement about the number of Americans who suffer from chronic pain. A 2011 Institute of Medicine ...
Most acid reflux conditions don’t require surgery
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Most acid reflux conditions don’t require surgery
by December 31 2014
We bet everyone reading this knows about gastroesophageal reflux; commonly known as acid reflux. It happens when stomach ...
Lung-mapping tool key to early cancer detection
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Lung-mapping tool key to early cancer detection
by December 31 2014
The idea of having to undergo an “electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy,” or ENB for short, might well be frightening ...
New Lupus treatments dramatically improve survival rate
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New Lupus treatments dramatically improve survival rate
by December 26 2014
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks tissues and organs. It is ...
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Vero dentists staff free clinics for the needy
by December 26 2014
Fresh off the success of its “Project Christmas Smile,” free dental care event on Dec. 6, the Treasure ...
Scott Center opens autism treatment clinic in Vero
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Scott Center opens autism treatment clinic in Vero
by December 24 2014
Intensive early treatment can make a big difference in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...
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Girls on the Run season culminates in 5K
by December 20 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — “I can’t believe I just did that!” one girl cheerfully shouted as she crossed the ...
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Flu season starting unusually early
by December 19 2014
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The 2014-15 flu season is off to an earlier than usual start in Florida. In ...
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New Lupus treatments dramatically improve survival rate
by December 19 2014
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the body’s immune system attacks tissues and organs. It is ...
Don’t let depression be an uninvited holiday guest
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Don’t let depression be an uninvited holiday guest
by December 18 2014
Will you have an uninvited and unwelcome guest at your family’s holiday gathering this season? Dr. Guido Nodal, ...
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High blood pressure plagues one third of American adults
by December 18 2014
One third of all American adults - about 67 million people - have high blood pressure or “hypertension.” ...