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Heart attack. Stroke. Kidney disease. Vision loss. Sexual dysfunction. These are some of the problems you face if your blood pressure gets too high. It’s important to note that high blood pressure…

In today’s world, where many of us spend extended periods of time sitting behind a screen and a keyboard, aches and pains and even complaints of chronic strain injuries are becoming more common…

Accidents happen, injuries happen. It’s almost inevitable, so then what? When dealing with pain or consequences from an injury how do you decide whether to seek treatment at an immediate care location…

Years of construction work left Terrance Vaughan with significant back pain and injuries that ultimately required surgery. When his hip began bothering him a few years ago, Vaughan first assumed it…

Being diagnosed with a chronic disease can be terrifying and mentally debilitating. Managing the diagnoses requires resilience, a positive attitude and creativity. Susan Rubin, MD, neurologist with…

Headaches aren’t fun, regardless of the pain level. But when a headache feels really bad, you might start to wonder if something else is going on. “Most headaches, whether mild or moderate intensity…

We began asking patients like you to volunteer their Race, Ethnicity and preferred Language (REAL) information. Why do we ask? Because it makes healthcare better for everybody. To understand how it…

The symptoms of thyroid disease — including difficulty sleeping, unintentional weight loss, fatigue, anxiety, irregular heartbeat — could apply to a variety of conditions. But if you’ve experienced…

You just learned that your baby is in the 90th percentile for height. Does this mean she will be really tall when she grows up? Each time you take your baby to the pediatrician, you hear numbers…

You take your child to a pediatrician or other primary care provider for a fever, sore throat or ear ache. But what about her/his emotional and mental health? It can be more difficult to notice when…

Headaches are common physical problems among adults and kids. But a headache caused by a brain aneurysm or a ruptured aneurysm is an emergency that should be treated immediately. How would you know if…