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Celiac Disease – It’s Not a Fad

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|Date: May 11, 2014
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Celiac Disease – It’s Not a Fad

If you've strolled through your supermarket bakery aisle recently, you may have noticed the many gluten-f ...

If you've strolled through your supermarket bakery aisle recently, you may have noticed the many gluten-free products for sale. Some supermarkets have even devoted special sections entirely to gluten- ...

May 11, 2014
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The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

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|Date: May 04, 2014
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The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even ...

High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" for a good reason: You can have it and not even know it. According to the American Heart Association, nearly 78 million (1 in 3) U.S. adults h ...

May 04, 2014
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Recent Presentations at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Hip Society

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|Date: April 25, 2014
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Recent Presentations at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Hip Society

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons had their annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana March 11th ...

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons had their annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana March 11th through the 16th. On March 15th, the hip society had their annual open meeting and there were ...

April 25, 2014
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National Infant Immunization Week: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should it Even be a Question?

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|Date: April 20, 2014
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National Infant Immunization Week: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate? Should it Even be a Question?

As a pediatrician I am asked many questions on a variety of topics, but the ones that come up most ...

As a pediatrician I am asked many questions on a variety of topics, but the ones that come up most frequently are regarding vaccinations: Are vaccines safe? What are the side effects of vaccine ...

April 20, 2014
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Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away

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|Date: April 07, 2014
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Lung Cancer in Women: The Facts Will Take Your Breath Away

Guest column, submitted by Allison Moroni, Lung Health Manager at the American Lung Association of the Mo ...

Guest column, submitted by Allison Moroni, Lung Health Manager at the American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific We recognize the pink ribbon for breast cancer and the red dress for women’s hea ...

April 07, 2014
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Patient Satisfaction After Knee Replacement

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|Date: April 04, 2014
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Patient Satisfaction After Knee Replacement

At the most recent Knee Society meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 2014, there were several pap ...

At the most recent Knee Society meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 15, 2014, there were several papers published revealing the percentage of patients who were happy or satisfied after receiving ...

April 04, 2014
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Health

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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What You Need to Know About Prostate Health

Urologist Daniel Simon, MD, answers your questions As a urologist, what is the biggest health concern for ...

Urologist Daniel Simon, MD, answers your questions As a urologist, what is the biggest health concern for men? Why? Men are most often concerned with prostate health. Prostate disease, specifically p ...

April 02, 2014
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Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, ...

It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, the average life expectancy for men and women is increasing. With longer lives, people are plac ...

April 02, 2014
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Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're ...

What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're great ways to get the fruits and vegetables you need to help you live a healthy, active life. A ...

April 02, 2014
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Autism

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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Recognizing the Early Signs of Autism

Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, stresses the importan ...

Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, stresses the importance of recognizing the early signs of autism and seeking early intervention services. Recent res ...

April 02, 2014
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