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What Are Medical Diagnostic Tests and How Do They Work?

What Are Medical Diagnostic Tests and How Do They Work?

What Are Diagnostic Tests? Chances are, anytime you’ve gone to the doctor’s office presenting symptoms of an illness or injury, your healthcare provider has requested that you undergo diagnostic testing of some sort.  Medical diagnostic tests encompass a wide variety of physical examinations—both invasive and non-invasive—given by medical professionals to confirm the presence or absence…
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Does Wearing a Mask Prevent Spreading a Cold?

Does Wearing a Mask Prevent Spreading a Cold?

As we near the second half of 2020 and flu season gives way to hurricane season, many people are wondering when the world will be able to return to normal. The recent coronavirus pandemic has left people afraid to catch the common cold. And while people have become accustomed to the guidelines and recommendations for…
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The Advantages of COVID-19 Testing Sites

The Advantages of COVID-19 Testing Sites

In recent news, the United States has become the leading hub for the spread of the novel coronavirus. With nearly 800,000 cases confirmed before the arrival of May, the overall lack of personal protective equipment and test kits in health care facilities across the nation have left countless individuals turning to the internet for guidance...
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Don't Diet Yourself Thin

Don't Diet Yourself Thin

Every January thousands of people flock to the gym and vow to diet and lose weight. And, like everything else, there is a week dedicated to having a healthy weight. It is designed to celebrate healthy, diet-free living habits that will last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. But, half-way through the month…
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No One Diet is Perfect

No One Diet is Perfect

With all the health and nutrition trends of 2019, there is one common theme with nutrition and diet culture: each trend over-simplifies extremely complex subjects! Every new diet focuses on vilifying a food group by blaming it for health and body-related issues like weight gain, chronic inflammation, and even acne. With all the information out…
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Endometriosis

Endometriosis

Endometriosis affects about 11% of women of reproductive age, but many people don’t know what it is—and many women may not know that they have it. Endometriosis occurs when the lining of the uterus (called the “endometrium”) is present outside of the uterus. Most commonly, endometriosis occurs on the surrounding organs, like the fallopian tubes…
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The Importance of Yearly Health Screenings

The Importance of Yearly Health Screenings

Sometimes we dread going to the doctor, especially if we feel fine. Usually people only feel the need to see their doctors if they feel sick or something feels wrong. Therefore, we put off doctor’s visits and check-ups if we feel healthy. However, these days, preventative healthcare is becoming more common and encouraged. A yearly…
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What is Pancreatitis?

What is Pancreatitis?

Take a quick guess as to which of the body’s many systems includes the pancreas. If you guessed the digestive system, you are right! The pancreas is an often-overlooked gland organ that has a key role in digesting our food and producing our body’s insulin and glucose control. The pancreas is located behind the stomach,…
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How Stress Affects Your Health

How Stress Affects Your Health

When we hear the word “stress,” we often think about being overworked, tense, angry or in the midst of any number of negative situations. Technically, stress is simply the body’s response to changes in our environment—and it can be a good thing. The term for positive stress in our lives, eustress, is a short-term type…
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The Small But Mighty Thyroid

The Small But Mighty Thyroid

The thyroid is a small but powerful gland in the body that is responsible for almost all of the body’s hormone functions. The thyroid controls the hormones that affect your breathing, heart rate, body temperature and digestion. This butterfly-shaped gland is located at the base of the throat in the front of the neck. Most…
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