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January 05, 2024
It’s no secret that obesity is an epidemic in the U.S. However, many patients and providers don’t realize that obesity is a chronic disease—it’s not a reflection of a person’s work ethic, personality...
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January 18, 2017Dr. Allen Taylor cuts through differing recommendations on when to begin treatment for high blood pressure.
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November 18, 2016
If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your diet may be the last thing on your mind right now. But it’s very important to focus on this aspect of your health, since a good diet can help your b...
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November 10, 2016
When you’ve been through breast cancer and have weathered the storm of diagnosis and treatment, it’s normal to want nothing more than to climb back ashore and reclaim your former life.Many cancer surv...
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June 01, 2016
By Brendan Furlong, MD, Chief of Service, Emergency Department, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital The statistics are staggering: More than three-quarters of a million people in the United States...
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May 06, 2016While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by MedStar Washington Hospital Center physicians
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April 14, 2016While happy with the numbers on the scale, bariatric surgery patients often are dismayed when they look at themselves in the mirror.