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Recent Posts

doctor examining a patient's breast for lumps they saw on the mammogram scan.
Breast Cancer
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February 24, 2021
What Type of Mastectomy Is Right for You?
Understanding Your Mastectomy Options
illustration of a heart with an EKG.
Health Tips
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February 23, 2021
Health Conditions and Habits That Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease
Learn which risk factors—both lifestyle and medical—could be putting your heart health in danger and what you can do to prevent it.
doctor telling a patient they have osteoporosis after examining their DEXA scan.
Knowledge
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February 23, 2021
5 Things You Can Do to Prevent Osteoporosis
Protect your bones before problems arise. These simple steps can help reduce your risk of osteoporosis and future fractures.
man wearing an insulin pump for easy diabetes management.
Knowledge
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February 23, 2021
Diabetes Treatments: What Is Insulin Pump Therapy?
Health Education
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February 23, 2021
Diabetes Management: How Does Your Period Affect Blood Sugar
Person holding teal ribbon for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Cancer
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February 23, 2021
Ovarian Cancer: Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Diagram of the different symptoms of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer
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February 22, 2021
Breast Cancer Stages: Symptoms and Treatment
woman examining her blister pack of birth control.
Breast Cancer
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February 22, 2021
Is There a Link Between Your Birth Control and Breast Cancer?
doctor examining a women's breast.
Breast Cancer
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February 19, 2021
Mastectomy: What to Expect During a Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Preparing for Surgery, Healing After, and Finding the Right Care
Surgery
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January 14, 2021
Gallbladder Removal Surgery: Causes, Procedure, and Recovery
Everything you need to know about cholecystectomy and life after gallbladder removal
Neurology
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January 14, 2021
Headache or Migraine? Signs You May Need an MRI
Group of women wearing pink for breast cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer
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January 13, 2021
Types of Breast Cancer Treatment: What You Need to Know
Discover the treatment options available for breast cancer and how they can be tailored to your diagnosis.
Mammogram scan of a breast lump.
Breast Cancer
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January 13, 2021
Breast Cancer Recurrence: What to Expect If Breast Cancer Comes Back
Understanding What Happens When Breast Cancer Returns
Doctor examining a woman's breasts for lumps.
Breast Cancer
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January 11, 2021
10 Breast Cancer Myths You Should Stop Believing
Don’t Let Misinformation Delay Your Care
Vial of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
OB-GYN
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January 8, 2021
Human Papillomavirus Infection: Prevention Measures Every Woman Must Know
Everything women need to know about preventing HPV—vaccination, screenings, and healthy habits that reduce cancer risk.
Woman with fatigue at her desk.
Neurology
 | 
January 8, 2021
Long COVID and Brain Fog: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Recovery
Hands holding a pink ribbon for breast cancer.
Breast Cancer
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January 8, 2021
How to Choose the Right Breast Cancer Doctor and Hospital
illustration of a superhero blocking away virus particles with a shield to represent immunity to COVID.
Knowledge
 | 
January 8, 2021
COVID-19 Immunity After Infection: How It Works and How Long It Can Last
What to Know About Natural Immunity, Reinfection Risk, and Why Vaccines Still Matter
Breast cancer survivor with a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness.
Breast Cancer
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January 8, 2021
Breast Cancer: Causes and Risk Factors You Should Know
Cartoon illustration of a gastric sleeve procedure, where part of the stomach is cut and removed to shrink appetite.
Bariatric Surgery
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January 6, 2021
Gastric Sleeve Surgery: Understanding the Risks, Complications, and Side Effects
Considering weight loss surgery? Learn the short- and long-term risks of gastric sleeve procedures and what to expect during recovery.

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