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When you've been diagnosed with a chronic illness or condition, you want as much expertise as possible on your side. Getting a second opinion from a team of specialists can provide just that - and you might be able to do it all in one visit.
When it comes to preparing healthy meals in a hurry, your freezer is your friend. Set aside some time to do some cooking, then freeze your healthy, tasty meals so you can grab one when you're short on time. It's cheaper and even quicker than take-out - and healthier too.
Parenting a teenager is never easy - and neither is being one. It can be hard to tell when your teen is just being a teen, and when he or she might need help dealing with schoolwork, peer pressure, life in general - or even use of addictive substances, or symptoms of a mental health condition.
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Across the United States, many of us carry a few extra pounds. But true obesity can take a severe toll on your health and your life. Modern bariatric surgery has shown success in safely reducing obesity and fighting related conditions. That's what drives Thomas Hirai, MD , a weight-loss surgeon at El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, California.
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If you're a woman facing pelvic surgery, you may be concerned by reports of the risks of transvaginal mesh. Chances are, you've heard more about the risks than any benefits. So what is it, and when is it used? Is mesh in pelvic surgery ever a good choice?
It's been around for at least a couple of and has been touted as a natural medicine, household cleaner, food preservative and beauty aid. It's been recommended by the likes of Dr. Mehmet Oz and Hippocrates. Apple cider vinegar is inexpensive and readily available. But does it live up to its reputation?
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Designed by Matt Jones; translated into Spanish and Marshallese, for a population of Marshall Islanders in Springdale, Ark.
Award winner. Designed by Matt Jones.
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