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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Measles is currently seeing a resurgence as more cases are being reported daily. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can be life-threatening in children under the age of 5. This disease is preventable thanks to a vaccine that is 97%...
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With so many different respiratory illnesses going around this time of year, 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...
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Whether you’re vacationing in a hot tropical destination or feeling the heat from the summer sun, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dip in the pool to cool yourself down. In the heat of the moment, the only thing on your mind is finding relief from...
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High blood pressure, also referred to as hypertension, or the “silent killer”, is an incurable condition that can threaten your health and quality of life. Blood pressure is the pressure your blood puts on your artery walls when the heart pumps. High...
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We all experience a headache now and then. The term ‘headache’ is often broadly used to describe the dull, sharp, or throbbing pains we feel in our face or head. It’s also one of the most common disorders of the nervous system and can be disruptive to...
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Menopause is a natural and inevitable part of a woman’s life that marks the ending of the reproductive years. Just as each woman is unique, so is the experience of menopause. The transition into menopause can be sudden or gradual and the severity of...
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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that affects 1 in 10 people worldwide. Symptoms frequently reported with IBS include abdominal discomfort and cramping, gas, bloating, constipation and/or diarrhea. While IBS is not a...
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One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime, and each day the disease takes approximately 350 lives. What makes lung cancer so deadly? And how can we increase survival rates? What are the Complications of Lung Cancer? The first...
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As summer starts winding down and temperatures begin to cool, cold & flu season will be here before we know it. The viruses that cause the flu are around all year, but we normally see an increase in activity between October and May. Cold and flu are two...
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