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How to live a heart-healthy lifestyle

WebFind a cardiologist you trust. We make it easier to get the care your heart needs, with cardiologists located near you. If you are human, leave this field blank. …

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Living with sickle cell disease

WebTranscript. Prakash Chandran: Today, we’re talking about living with sickle cell disease with two experts from Prisma Health. I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Alan …

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Why Southerners are more likely to have heart disease

WebIn addition to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, other risk factors include a family history of heart disease, poor diet, lack of exercise and being …

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How to be safe and prepare for emergencies in the outdoors

WebThe most effective way to prevent mishaps is to adequately prepare and today we’ll learn how to do this properly. Joining us today is Dr. Nathaniel Mann, an emergency …

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4 common wellness myths you shouldn’t believe

WebMyth #4: Taking vitamin C prevents a cold. Vitamin C itself does not prevent a cold. However, some studies show that taking vitamin C regularly can decrease the …

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Reducing the risk of hereditary cancers

WebCertain types of cancer can be hereditary, so it’s important to know your family medical history, including your family history of cancer. Knowing your hereditary risks …

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What is high risk breast cancer

WebDr. Joe Stephenson: High risk breast cancer is a term that’s used for patients who have certain criteria, both in their family history, their lifestyle, interactions and some …

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Finding the best birth control option for you

WebThe Mirena is slightly larger and at a slightly higher dose of the progesterone, therefore, it lasts longer. So it lasts up to 8 years for effective birth control. And is a nice …

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Should you go to urgent care or the emergency room

WebSigns of a stroke or heart attack. Head injuries with loss of consciousness. “You can also go to the ER for illness or injuries that your doctor cannot fully treat outside …

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Tips for safely taking prescription medication

WebTranscript. Rania Habib, MD (Host): Millions of Americans take prescription medications every day, many of them older adults. Joining us today are Prisma Health …

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What is the gut microbiome

WebWhat is a gut microbiome? “Think about the environment all around us, the bacteria that is just everywhere in the world at all times, good and bad,” said Dr. Eaddy. …

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Why organ donation is important

WebCritical care surgeon John Cull, MD, said the biggest obstacle for an organ transplant is getting people to register to be an organ donor. “Just one donor has the …

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STDs: How to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases

WebCaitlin Whyte: According to the CDC, one in five Americans has an STD. But there is still so much stigma and shame attached to these illnesses. To tell us more …

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Prostate cancer and high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)

WebTranscript. Joey Wahler (Host): It’s a minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer, so we’re discussing high-intensity focused ultrasound, also known as …

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Is collagen good for you

WebRania Habib (Host): Collagen is the most abundant protein in our body and the key structural component in our skin, muscles, bones, blood vessels, and connective …

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The pros and cons of caffeine

WebElise LeBel, MD: It’s sort of interesting because most of the time we’re talking about the downside. But for reasons that aren’t clear, those who drink caffeine tend to …

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How is a sports physical different from a regular physical

WebA sports physical evaluates an individual’s fitness for sports participation by looking at factors like injury risk, performance and sport-specific considerations, while …

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