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Hip or knee joint replacement surgery is considered the last line of treatment for joint pain. For some people, it’s the only way to alleviate arthritis-related pain that significantly affects daily…

These days, there are many options for labor and delivery. The thing to remember is there’s no right or wrong way to give birth. It’s a matter of selecting what you feel most comfortable with and what…

When scrolling through your social media feed, it’s likely you’ll come across at least one image of a smiling mom and baby. Many women see these types of images and assume all women glow and feel…

Taking care of your health during pregnancy is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy baby. A healthy pregnancy starts even before you get pregnant. Start by making an appointment with your doctor…

Chances are you or someone you love is living with prediabetes. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention estimates one in three Americans have the condition. But close to 90 percent of those with…

As the years go by, Americans are getting heavier and less active. These factors are directly related to the increased prevalence of diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

So you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now what? To help you get up to speed, here are answers to a few commonly asked questions about type 2 diabetes: Who gets type 2 diabetes? People of all…

There are few things more frightening than having to take your child to the hospital with a serious illness or injury. But you can rest assured that your child is receiving the highest quality care…

Advances in technology are allowing more patients with heart disease to undergo successful treatment. These new devices and procedures make it possible to treat more people than we could have 10 years…

Half of all heart attacks in the United States occur in people who haven’t had a previous warning sign or symptom. This makes it even more important to understand your cardiac risk factors so you can…

Nearly 20 percent of men and women in the United States will experience depression at some point during their lives. Although depression is common, there are still many misconceptions and stigmas…

Teenage angst is a thing. But sometimes it’s more serious than occasional moodiness – 1 in 5 teens will experience major depression by the time they turn 18 years old. Depression is different from…