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African American Women at Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids

African American Women at Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids

Studies show that African American women are up to three times more likely to develop uterine non-cancerous fibroid tumors. And Black women often have numerous fibroids which can interfere with daily bowel and urinary function. But there are treatments that can help reduce the fibroids' size and help women live a higher quality of life...
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Using Charged Particles to Treat Bone Cancer

Using Charged Particles to Treat Bone Cancer

Radiation therapy is a common treatment for bone cancer, but it is usually given in a wide area at high doses. But a new treatment uses charged particles within the tumor, which can limit the damage, especially in children...
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Mental Health Crisis in Underserved Communities

Mental Health Crisis in Underserved Communities

Studies show mental health crises can be worse in underserved communities because people often lack access to mental health services and treatment...
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Treating Leg Pain with Ultrasound

Treating Leg Pain with Ultrasound

Runners often get a type of leg pain that can be debilitating after intense exercise.  Changes in activity can help, as can Botox injections, but ultimately surgery may be necessary. But a new treatment involving ultrasound is working well and may help runners avoid surgery...
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How Dogs Help with Mental Health

How Dogs Help with Mental Health

Having a pet can help people struggling with mental health challenges. Research shows pets can help relieve anxiety, loneliness, and depression. In particular, dogs need to be walked and can help their owners get exercise which can also help with mental health challenges...
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Red Flags of Low Back Pain Interview With Amir Mahajer

In an interview with the Health Channel, Amir Mahajer, Interventional Spine Specialist at Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, lists possible causes of back pain that you should look out for. While back pain is usually benign, back pain in combination with other factors can point to more serious conditions that require medical attention.  Amir states that…...
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What Happens When Spine Discs Degenerate?

For some of us back pain is inevitable, especially as we age. On an episode of Health Insiders on the Health Channel, Dr. Gosha Brusovanik, a spine expert, answers questions and dispels some common misconceptions about back pain.  Dr. Brusovanik first tackles the myth of degenerative discs being a disease that causes back pain. “We…...
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Weight and Back Pain Correlation Interview with Dr. Tolchin

In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Ronald Tolchin, Medical Director of the Baptist Health Center for Spine Care, goes over how weight and back pain correlate. Dr. Tolchin states that if you are overweight, you have an increased risk of back pain. The spine is designed to carry your weight, but when your…...
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