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What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease occurs when there is decreased dopamine production in the brain, which makes it difficult for the brain to coordinate muscle movements. Lower dopamine levels can also lead to mood and cognitive issues later…
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Pediatric Hospitalists, How They Make a Difference
The Hospitalist Model: Dedicated to Pediatric Needs Any parent will tell you one of the scariest moments in life is when your child is hurting—particularly if a hospital stay is involved. Whether it’s a newborn…
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Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Are you someone who struggles with high blood pressure? Have you ever wondered if medication the only way to bring the numbers down? While for some medication might be necessary, your lifestyle can play a…
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Should you be screened for lung cancer?
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer, aside from skin cancer, in both men and women in the U.S. It’s also the No. 1 cause of cancer death in this country. Fortunately, there is…
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The Dangers of Vaping – What You Need to Know About Vaping
Roselle Almeida, MD In 2020, the global e-cigarette market was valued at over $21 billion. While not approved by the FDA as a smoking cessation tool, many individuals began using e-cigarettes as a “safe”…
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GRATEFUL for great care – A young woman’s breast cancer journey
Lexie Painter was enjoying a few carefree winter days in 2020 with friends in St. Louis. When she hopped into the shower one morning, she happened to run her hand across her right breast…
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Protect your brain from serious injury
A hit to the head can be painful. It can also be deadly— about 150 Americans die every day from injuries related to what’s called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is a major cause…
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Tips for Winter Joint Pain Relief
Winter weather—particularly cold—can cause slow, achy joints, making it hard to move. If you’re looking for winter joint pain relief, here are some tips to help you avoid the discomfort brought on by the…
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What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Dr. Amit Zachariah, an Interventional Cardiologist at the Riverside Heart and Vascular Institute Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular…
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Prediabetes: Take the path to prevention
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we get a heads-up about a potential problem—like a traffic jam that is blocking our route—which allows us to change course and go in a different direction. Learning you have prediabetes…