bacteria in intestines
Feb 3 2015

Can the bacteria in your intestines affect your health?

Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Wellness  •  By Michael Scott

In recent years, researchers have become increasingly interested in exploring the link between the more than 100 trillion bacteria that live on and in the human body, known as the... Read More

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What questions should you ask when cancer treatment ends?
Mar 17 2015

8 questions should you ask after cancer treatment ends

Disease Management  •  By Miles Varn

If you or a member of your family has undergone treatment for cancer, you’ve spent a lot of time with specialists who have carefully monitored your response to treatment, helped... Read More

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Spring Allergies
Mar 12 2015

Spring allergies? These naturopathic treatments can help

Complementary & Integrative Medicine, Wellness  •  By Michael Scott

It’s finally getting warmer and spring is on the way. While it’s great to be able to spend time enjoying the outdoors, for the more than 40 million Americans who... Read More

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protect against medical errors
Mar 10 2015

The 6 keys to preventing dangerous medical errors

Disease Management  •  By Miles Varn

When you think about the top causes of death in the U.S., what likely springs to mind are diseases like cancer and heart disease and car accidents. While heart disease... Read More

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protect against diseases
Mar 5 2015

Are you protected against diseases common at these spring break destinations?

Travel Health  •  By Michael Scott

If spring break travel is in your plans, it’s important to know what health problems you could be exposed to and how you can protect yourself. There are a number... Read More

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second opinion protects from incorrect diagnosis
Mar 3 2015

Five situations when second opinions matter most

Second Opinion  •  By Miles Varn

A second opinion can be one of the most valuable tools you have to ensure that you’re getting the most accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Misdiagnosis is more common than... Read More

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Informed medical decisions
Feb 26 2015

Three Keys steps for making Informed Medical Decision

Personalized Healthcare  •  By Miles Varn

Every year, there are new options for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and health issues. Having a variety of choices, however, can make the process of making medical... Read More

Women and heart disease
Feb 24 2015

Women and heart disease : An interview with cardiologist and author Nieca Goldberg, MD

Preventive Care  •  By Miles Varn

February is American Heart Month, so we talked with respected cardiologist and author Nieca Goldberg, MD. She shared her expert advice on the steps every woman should take to lower... Read More

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Feb 19 2015

Could your GI problems be caused by Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Disease Management  •  By Miles Varn

One of the most difficult gastrointestinal conditions to diagnose accurately is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Although studies estimate that approximately 10 to 15 percent of adults are affected by IBS,... Read More

Measles outbreak
Feb 10 2015

What you need to know about the U.S. measles outbreak

Disease Management  •  By Miles Varn

You’ve heard about the ongoing measles outbreak in the U.S. that has now spread to 14 states, but what you may not know is that more than 62 percent of... Read More

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