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A cancer diagnosis is often fraught with fear and anxiety, and for many women that includes major apprehension about losing their hair during chemotherapy. The use of cold capping and scalp cooling…

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an extremely common condition that can cause pain, tingling, numbness and weakness in the hand and wrist. The belief that carpal tunnel syndrome only affects office workers…

It’s the season kids everywhere yearn for. For kids, summer is often a time of freedom, fun with friends, vacations and ice cream. For parents who are exhausted from a busy school year, it can be a…

The number of spinal surgeries performed in the United States continues to grow each year, and thanks to the latest technology and expert physicians, many patients are able to return home the day of…

Parents want what’s best for their kids. They want to protect them and see them grow up happy and healthy. Taking your child to the pediatrician for routine checkups, even when they’re not sick, is a…

Research shows more than half of women and almost one in three men in the United States are survivors of sexual violence involving physical contact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

You’ve likely heard of meningitis, but how much do you actually know about it? The thought of an infection in the brain or spine is scary, but thankfully, meningitis is treatable. If a doctor can…

You’ve probably experienced a headache — almost everyone has. But when is a headache not just a headache? When does it suggest a more serious medical concern? What is a headache? “Headache is a…

The approach to health, wellness and medical needs shifts during each stage of life. A diagnosis of breast cancer for 100-year-old Layne Horwich was met with her wise perspective, guided by a team of…

Often referred to as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure contributes to heart disease, heart attack, stroke and other health problems. High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force…

Normally, as our heart pumps blood through its chambers, its valves act like little doors that open and close in sync with our heartbeat and prevent blood from flowing backwards. When heart valves…