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OB-GYN

Moms, Don’t Forget to Care for Yourself This Mother’s Day

A Gentle Reminder for the Caregivers

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Health Education

The Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations: Staying Healthy This Holiday Season

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Health Education

What is a Primary Care Provider (PCP) & Why Do You Need One?

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Health Education

Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?

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Health Education

Feeling Off Balance Lately? Here's What That Could Mean

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Health Tips

Healthy Aging Habits: How to Stay Strong, Sharp, and Independent

March 4, 2019
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Health Tips

10 Tips to Keep Your Work-Life Balance in Check

March 14, 2018
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Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know the Signs and When to Get Screened

October 2, 2017
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Health Education

Pain Awareness Month: What Pain Specialists Do and When to See One

August 28, 2017
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Teal ribbon for Ovarian Cancer.
Cancer

Raising Awareness for Ovarian Cancer

August 28, 2017
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Health Education

5 Side Effects of Breastfeeding (and How to Manage Them)

July 17, 2017
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Health Tips

Travel Tips and Travel Medicine: How to Stay Healthy on Vacation

June 22, 2017
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Bariatric Surgery

Exercises After Bariatric Surgery to Prevent Obesity-Related Diseases

April 18, 2017
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Gastroenterology

The Importance of Detecting Barrett’s Esophagus Early

March 20, 2017
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Cancer

7 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Prevent Colorectal Cancer

March 2, 2017
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Cancer

Colonoscopy or Another Option? When to Get Screened for Colon Cancer

March 2, 2017
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Nancy Rolnik, MD
Health Tips

How to Start (or Restart) Your Fitness Journey Safely

December 8, 2016
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Gastroenterology

GERD FAQs with Dr. Rishi Sharma: What You Need to Know About Acid Reflux

November 29, 2016
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Vascular

Varicose Veins: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options

February 25, 2016
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Lower leg and foot with a varicose vein on the calf.
Vascular

Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Causes, and How RFA Treatment Can Help

December 21, 2015
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Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric Surgery – Is It Right for You?

September 26, 2014
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Bariatric Surgery

Understanding BMI: What It Is—and What It Doesn’t Tell You

October 10, 2012
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Bariatric Surgery

Why Am I Gaining Weight After Bariatric Surgery? Here’s What You Need to Know

August 12, 2012
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Bariatric Surgery

Obesity and Chronic Disease: Why Managing Your Weight Could Save Your Life

July 12, 2012
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