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Yes, the old-fashioned flu season is approaching, and even while we are focused on the coronavirus, let’s remember that influenza can also be a dangerous illness. Most of the time flu activity starts in October, and peaks between December and February, but cases can continue into the early spring. Is it COVID-19 or The Flu? […]
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Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure (HBP). Both terms mean the same thing.
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This is the story of an ER nurse who wants everyone to know how different a woman’s heart attack can be from a man’s experience.
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The symptoms of a cold and the symptoms of the flu are often similar, such as cough, runny nose, and sore throat.
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Most adults have been vaccinated, but aren’t sure if they’re still immune and need a booster.
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Many women I speak to are surprised to learn that they can take birth control pills in their 40’s and early 50’s as long as there are no contraindications.
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For women with PCOS, there are complex biochemical imbalances within the ovary. The underlying cause is Insulin Resistance.
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Most women with PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS have a lot of difficulty losing weight and keeping it off. This is not in their control, completely unfair and can be very challenging.
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The word Herpes and people stop in their tracks. It’s one of those infections that carries with it a lot of sexual baggage.
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We used to think that the only issue with PCOS was the multiple cysts within each ovary, which prevented ovulation, normal periods and caused infertility. We now know that PCOS is a complicated endocrine condition with multiple challenges for women.
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