Becoming a Living Kidney Donor: 6 Things to Know About the Process
Most of us are born with two kidneys. In 2023, more than 6,900 kidney transplants were made possible by living donors 鈥� people who chose to offer one of their鈥�
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Breaking Stigmas and Embracing Mental Health Awareness
Let鈥檚 talk about the state of our mental health. Nationally, children and teenagers are more anxious than they鈥檝e been. So much so that the American Academy of鈥�
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Why Quality Sleep Is Key for Children's Health and Ways to Get More
March 15 marks World Sleep Day 鈥� a great time to emphasize the significance of children鈥檚 sleep wellness, as research shows high-quality sleep is crucial for鈥�
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Vehicle Heat Safety for Children
Unfortunately, child deaths and heat-related illness, like dying from heatstroke in a hot car, increase during summer. Since 1998, more than 950 children have鈥�
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AI Appreciation Day: How BOB体育 Is Using AI to Improve Patient Care
The impact of artificial intelligence can be felt in many fields, but nothing can compare to the effect it鈥檚 had on health care. AI has revolutionized medical鈥�
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Are You at Risk of a Hernia?
Almost everyone has heard of a hernia, but few understand its potential risks. Over five million people in the United States will suffer from a hernia, yet鈥�
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Got GERD? Six GERD Signs You Shouldn鈥檛 Ignore
Eittel E. Oppenheimer, MD, a board-certified gastrointestinal surgeon in the University of Florida Department of Surgery, provides an expert鈥檚 perspective on鈥�
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National Breastfeeding Month: New recommendations from AAP
August is National Breastfeeding Month, an annual opportunity to bring attention to initiatives in our community that promote best practices for optimal health鈥�
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Steps for Preventing Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
Colorectal cancer is occurring far more often in those under 50 鈥� a trend that鈥檚 held for the last decade. With regular screenings, however, the cancer is both鈥�
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There鈥檚 nothing sweet about the relationship between heart disease and cancer
When the calendar changes to February, red and pink heart-shaped candy fills store shelves in preparation for Valentine鈥檚 Day. Let those hearts also serve as a鈥�
