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Ask the Doctor: Fall 2020

Advice from Area Health & Wellness Professionals   …………..   Q. My mother’s health is declining, and her doctor has encouraged us to look into

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6 Fast Facts About BRCA1 & BRCA2

Mutations of these genes can lead to breast and ovarian cancers. Here’s what you should know.   Back in 2013, the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic

What You Need to Know About HPV

What You Need to Know About HPV

Get the 411 on these FAQs   You may have heard of HPV, but did you know that it’s a sexually transmitted infection and that

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May-Thurner Syndrome

Annual Women’s Health Section   This rare but serious syndrome puts women at an increased risk for deep vein thrombosis and other complications.   By

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Oral Allergy Syndrome

Annual Women’s Health Section   Ever taken a bite of an apple and felt your mouth get itchy? You may have oral allergy syndrome.  

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Hearing Loss and Loneliness

Annual Women’s Health Section   Hearing loss affects 1 in 5 people and is strongly linked to loneliness. Don’t be a statistic!   By Lucy

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As Far as the Eye Can See

There are more than 40 million people aged 65 or older living in the United States, and that number is expected to climb to more

The Importance of Skin Checks

Did you know that catching a melanoma in its earliest stage coincides with a 98% five-year survival rate? By stage III-IV, that drops to 65%

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Cholesterol

The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly   We’ve all heard of cholesterol. In fact, most of us probably know it’s related to heart health.

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