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Is It Stomach Bug, Stomach Flu, or Food Poisoning?
Your stomach is in knots as another wave of nausea strikes, sending you to the bathroom for the third time in an hour. Understanding the cause can lead to feeling better sooner and even prevent the illness from occurring in the first place.
Recovering From COVID-19 Stress and Loss
For many people of all ages, the past year has been traumatic. What has been the emotional and mental toll on all of us and how do we begin to heal?
Why Are COVID-19 Cases Rising When Vaccinations Are Increasing?
While more and more people are getting vaccinated, many medical experts and scientists think COVID-19 cases are rising in a new “fourth wave.” Learn more about the coronavirus variants and likely reasons why U.S. cases recently began going up.
Occupational Therapy Helps Man Regain Use of Hand After Work Injury
Howard Stone was on the job as a welder when he suffered a traumatic injury to his arm. Some metal came down on his forearm, cutting multiple nerves, arteries, muscles and tendons.
Why Obesity Is a Double Whammy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
After the pandemic began, studies of COVID-19 patients showed obesity may triple the risk of hospitalization with the disease. The chances of being admitted to intensive care or dying also increase substantially for these patients.
Tennis Elbow: The Arm Pain That’s Not Just For Tennis Players
The hallmark symptom of tennis elbow is soreness on the outside of the elbow. When you find it challenging to perform daily activities, it’s time to seek treatment.
Treatment Solves Patient's Bothersome Urological Problems
Nine months after his GreenLight laser treatment, Mike remains free of symptoms of enlarged prostate, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
How You Can Fight Inflammation By Making the Right Food Choices
Decreasing inflammation in the body can have dramatic effects, even in a relatively short amount of time, and that change starts with nutrition.