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Telemedicine is a way of interacting with a physician by way of remote services such as text or video, without having to physically go into the office. Originally created for people living in "doctor deserts" (or places where there’s a lack of medical doctors, facilities or resources

Telemedicine is a way of interacting with a physician by way of remote services such as text or video, without having to physically go into the office. Originally created for people living in "doctor deserts" (or places where there’s a lack of medical doctors, facilities or resources

Have you been afflicted with adult acne and irregular periods? The problem might be polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine system disorder caused by off-kilter reproductive hormones; it affects 5 to 10 percent of women ages 15 to 44. Experts believe there may be a genetic component. “T

Have you been afflicted with adult acne and irregular periods? The problem might be polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), an endocrine system disorder caused by off-kilter reproductive hormones; it affects 5 to 10 percent of women ages 15 to 44. Experts believe there may be a genetic component. “T

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Get the facts—from screening and diagnosis to treatment and recovery.

Are you exhausted from stress and pressure at work? Have you become pessimistic about your everyday? Do you feel like you just aren’t effective, no matter what you do? If you’re nodding your head vigorously, you may be suffering from burnout. While much of the research on burnout has bee

By now, you’ve probably heard the hype (and the truth) surrounding the health benefits of eating less meat. It’s true that vegans, those who don’t eat any animal-based foods, and vegetarians are typically at a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, certa

By now, you’ve probably heard the hype (and the truth) surrounding the health benefits of eating less meat. It’s true that vegans, those who don’t eat any animal-based foods, and vegetarians are typically at a lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, certa

High blood pressure can be a silent killer. You may not feel it, but it could be wreaking havoc on your heart, your veins and even your kidneys and eyes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that about 70 million Americans have high blood pressure, while the American Heart As...

High blood pressure can be a silent killer. You may not feel it, but it could be wreaking havoc on your heart, your veins and even your kidneys and eyes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that about 70 million Americans have high blood pressure, while the American Heart As...

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Black women face disproportionately high risks for heart disease and stroke, yet many are unaware of those risks. What's more, almost half develop these diseases at young ages—as young as 20—for reasons that are not yet fully understood. Statistically, 48,000 black women in the Unite

Black women face disproportionately high risks for heart disease and stroke, yet many are unaware of those risks. What's more, almost half develop these diseases at young ages—as young as 20—for reasons that are not yet fully understood. Statistically, 48,000 black women in the Unite

Heart disease is a leading killer for women, but knowing these numbers could potentially save your life.