Meet Towanda Jean-Louis
You’d never in a million years guess that Towanda Jean-Louis is the survivor of two strokes, three brain bypasses and a life-threatening brain bleed. For starters, she’s 51. Nearly 75% […]
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Before Medicine and Therapy, Try This Solution for Lower Back Pain
By JANICE BROWN, MD Lower back pain is a very common occurrence for the homo sapiens species. Many theories abound as to why, with the main one being that we […]
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What Parents and Coaches Should Know About Concussions in Youth
By JENNIFER CIPRIANO, BSN, RN, CMSRN Youth brain injury? It’s more common than you think. It’s estimated that up to 3.8 million athletes suffer a concussion annually and as many […]
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When Should Cancer Patients Seek a Second Opinion?
By TOAN NGUYEN, MD Receiving a diagnosis of cancer is a devastating moment that impacts patients for the rest of their lives. It is a time when extreme concern, overwhelming […]
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Water vs. Sports Drinks: Which One Is Better?
Tara Collingwood, Sports Dietitian for Nemours Children’s Health System and the U.S. Tennis Association, shares the best way to determine if water or a sports drink would suit an athlete […]
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Mom: My Nightmare Turned Into a Blessing for So Many
On May 16, 2016, Matthew Johnson renewed his Florida driver license. When he got home, the 28-year-old hollered, “Mama, you’ll never guess what. I just became an organ donor.” His […]
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Do Oral Contraceptives Cause Cancer?
By TOAN NGUYEN, MD, & VANESSA PROWLER, MD If you are one of the 11 million women in the United States who use oral contraceptive pills as your primary method […]
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Would Your Family Know What to Do in a Fire?
By JENNIFER CIPRIANO, BSN, RN, CMSRN Are you prepared if a fire occurs in your home? If a fire starts in your home, you may have as little as 2 […]
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