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Hand osteoarthritis: Common and unpleasant, but treatable
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Hand osteoarthritis: Common and unpleasant, but treatable
by September 18 2025
Have you noticed that opening jars, buttoning shirts, or even holding a pan has become more cumbersome or ...
Liquid biopsies find cancer sooner, help doctors tailor treatment
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Liquid biopsies find cancer sooner, help doctors tailor treatment
by September 11 2025
Cancer detection and treatment may be on the cusp of a paradigm shift thanks to the rise of ...
For optimal recovery, start post-surgery physical therapy promptly
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For optimal recovery, start post-surgery physical therapy promptly
by September 04 2025
So, you finally took the plunge and got a knee replacement after years of limping around in pain. ...
How a short midday nap can boost your cognitive health
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How a short midday nap can boost your cognitive health
by August 28 2025
In a fast-paced, sleep-deprived world, napping may seem like a luxury – or worse, a sign of laziness. ...
Cleveland Clinic cited for excellence in coronary bypass surgery
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Cleveland Clinic cited for excellence in coronary bypass surgery
by August 21 2025
Living in Vero Beach has many benefits – a warm, sub-tropical climate; clean, uncrowded beaches; lots of art ...
Assessing the many benefits and occasional risks of pickleball
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Assessing the many benefits and occasional risks of pickleball
by August 14 2025
The popularity of pickleball just continues to grow – despite the oddball name. With its unique blend of ...
Determining which supplements are safe and effective
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Determining which supplements are safe and effective
by August 07 2025
Who doesn’t want better sleep, sharper focus, stronger immunity or even a longer life? With ads constantly bombarding ...
Minimally invasive spine surgery leads to quicker recovery
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Minimally invasive spine surgery leads to quicker recovery
by July 31 2025
“Oh, my aching back!” is a common lament for millions of Americans. In fact, back pain is one ...
Should you choose bariatric surgery or GLP-1 meds to lose weight?
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Should you choose bariatric surgery or GLP-1 meds to lose weight?
by July 17 2025
If you are seriously overweight and need to lose lots of pounds, which is better – bariatric surgery ...
High-intensity ultrasound emerges as prostate cancer treatment
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High-intensity ultrasound emerges as prostate cancer treatment
by July 10 2025
Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers among men, with the American Cancer Society estimating nearly ...
Quick thinking – and CPR – saved golfer’s life at Quail Valley
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Quick thinking – and CPR – saved golfer’s life at Quail Valley
by July 04 2025
It was a perfect day at Quail Valley Golf Club when an afternoon round of golf took a ...
Treating post-stroke depression is essential to overall recovery
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Treating post-stroke depression is essential to overall recovery
by June 26 2025
Depression is a common complication following a stroke, affecting approximately 30 percent of survivors at some point during ...