The tradition of pumpkin carving has been around for centuries, with its origins dating back to 19th century Ireland. Jack-o-lanterns are synonymous with modern day Halloween, with an estimated 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin sold each year for Halloween...
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Can the pain of old injuries and wounds come back to bother us later in life? A sprained knee you got in high school may not have been a big deal then, but it can have long-term consequences as we get older. Like an unhappy haunt, more than 20% of Americans...
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With so many different respiratory illnesses going around, distinguishing what type you have when you’re feeling sick can be tricky. While it is often a different strain of virus or bacteria, it certainly doesn’t help that their symptoms can be similar. ...
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Football is officially back in season. One buzzword we tend to hear a lot around this time of year is “concussion”. Concussions are serious injuries, and if you or your child experiences one, it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. What...
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Cuts and scrapes are often everyday occurrences. Most wounds don’t need special treatment and will heal on their own or under the care of your primary physician. But what happens when that wound doesn’t look like it’s getting better? Why isn’t My...
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Carotid artery disease is one of the many risk factors that can lead to stroke – though it’s not necessarily the most common one. “That being said, risk prevention is a lot easier than treating a stroke,” says Roger Walcott, MD, FACS. Dr....
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The human foot consists of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over a hundred ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Needless to say, the anatomy of the foot is complex. Like other parts of our body, our legs and feet are vulnerable not only to injury but to infection and...
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Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under the age of 50. The unfortunate truth is that it’s largely preventable, yet many people put off getting screened or don’t believe they need to at all. Colon cancer screenings are the...
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A pelvic laparoscopy, or gynecology laparoscopy, is a minimally invasive procedure used by gynecologists to diagnose and treat conditions of the female reproductive system. Women experiencing intense pelvic pain will often visit their OB/GYN and undergo...
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Currently in the United States, 38 million people are living with the chronic disease diabetes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 Americans don’t know they have it. Controlled diabetes can already put people at risk...
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