Health Blogs & Newsletters

When healthy cells transform and grow beyond control to form tumors, it might be the start of cancer. Tumors can be malignant (cancerous) or benign.  The malignant or cancerous tumors spread to other parts of the body.  A benign tumor grows and infiltrates neighboring areas, but it won’t spread and usually won’t affect one’s lifespan. [...]

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“Keep your face to the sun and you’ll never see the shadows.” - Helen Keller Summer is a magical time to unwind and spend more time outdoors. It’s time to smell the roses, feel your toes in the warm sand, and read a book on the beach. It’s also time to get more adventurous. Whether you [...]

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As doctors, we witness how blood donation helps save lives. Blood donation can significantly improve others’ health and help improve medical care systems. But, not all are eligible for blood donation. We discuss the crucial factors for donating blood, who can and cannot donate blood, and the essential rules for blood donation and those in [...]

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"I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket." - Kellie Elmore The days are longer as the sunshine hugs us. Summer is upon us, and the outdoors is calling us to immerse ourselves in the glories of nature. Catch some of the sun’s warmth in this edition of our [...]

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You may not think about your kidneys, but they play a vital role in your overall health. Did you know that over 1 in 7 American adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease? And out of those that have kidney disease, 9 out of 10 don’t even know they have it.  This means millions [...]

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"Spring is the time of plans and projects." - Leo Tolstoy Spring is the time to lighten up and have some fun with everything, including your health. Maybe try singing in the morning or anytime during the day to cheer up, spend time outdoors with your loved ones, or start a project such as digging into [...]

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