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August 27, 2021Most women have uterine fibroids—non-cancerous, hormone-driven growths that form on the uterine walls. In fact, more than 70% of white women and 80% of black women will develop fibroids by age ...
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June 12, 2017Most of the time, welcoming a life is a beautiful, amazing moment. I understand the urge to want to share that with family and friends, and we’re good about accommodating delivery room guests. But I’v...
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June 07, 2017I see hundreds of people every year who ask for help controlling their allergy symptoms. Allergies can be serious and even life-threatening in some cases. But at least half of the patients I see for e...
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June 01, 2017Your plane tickets are purchased, accommodations are organized, and passport is squared away. You’re almost ready for a trip abroad. But depending on where you’re traveling, your health, and your plan...
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May 29, 2017By Jeffrey Dubin, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Most people barely notice their hearts beating. And that’s natural. But any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning. Heart palpitations can be a sign of a serious condition, but some h...
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May 25, 2017We are a nation obsessed with caffeine: Cans of caffeinated energy drinks with flashy names line beverage shelves. New coffee shops seem to open every day. Caffeine is added to gum, jelly beans, oatme...
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May 23, 2017Memorial Day is just around the corner and is considered by many to be the official start of summer. As the days get longer and warmer, many people look forward to one of the tastiest ways to cook - o...
