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Are you and your children up to date on all your vaccinations? Immunizations are essential for returning to school, heading to college, and traveling overseas. Let’s ensure you are current on this…

Seeing your primary care physician every year, even when you’re feeling great, is an investment in your health. Keeping track of your health over the years paints a picture of your overall wellbeing…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a very real and raw anxiety disorder someone faces after they have gone through a traumatic experience. PTSD can occur after facing a life-threatening…

One of the most memorable times actor Jamie Lee Curtis was onscreen in a hospital, she was being chased by a madman in the hit movie series Halloween. Years later, she’s back in a hospital — this time…

It’s probably safe to say everyone is familiar with the common symptoms of a heart attack. In fact, the first thing people often think of is likely the movie version, where a man in sudden agony…

Christine Johnson’s life was completely disrupted by chronic pain. “I wasn’t sleeping. I wasn’t eating. I’ve been in that much pain,” she said. “My pain before was 10, until I got my implant.”

Have you ever felt like your heart flip-flopped or skipped a beat, or experienced a fluttering feeling in your chest? That could be atrial fibrillation (AFib), one of the most common types of…

Breast cancer seems like something other people get, until it happens to someone you know (or yourself). While the overall risk for breast cancer among women in the United States is 13 percent, or 1…

Summertime is supposed to be laid-back and lazy, right? But summertime with kids always seems to get notoriously crazy. When fall rolls around, many parents are grateful for the return to a routine…

As the summer heat begins to rise, so do the delicious smells of grilling season. Grilling is a great way to bring your family and friends together while sharing a delicious meal that satisfies your…

When starting chemotherapy treatment, it’s normal to feel a little nervous as you head to your first infusion appointment. You’re hoping for a comfortable experience, but you may be there for up to…

While influencing factors like culture and family play a role in determining universal differences between the male and female genders, there’s a far more fundamental element at play: neurological…