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December 2008	Is this Menopause? Menopause affects every woman differently. Join Dr. Kala Omstead as she demystifies the change.
September 2008	Male Cancers Two SouthCrest Physicians/Cancer Survivors Spread Awareness SouthCrest internists Robert Niebergall, M.D. and Gary Postelwait, D.O. are on a mission.
August 2008	Heatstroke As summer approaches, many people plan to spend time outdoors in the warm weather. While millions are exposed each year to the danger of intense outdoor heat, some are unprepared for the risk of a heatstroke. Generally, the human body can...
August 2008	Psoriasis Approximately 5.8 million Americans have psoriasis, a skin condition that is triggered by a problem with the immune system, causing skin cells to move through their life cycle in a fraction of the time they should. When this happens, skin cells build...
August 2008	Scoliosis Nearly six million Americans have been diagnosed with scoliosis, a condition marked by a significant curve in the spine, which may cause pain or difficulty breathing. For many people scoliosis has little effect on day-to-day activities but many need...
July 2008	Asthma Asthma affects nearly 20 million Americans, both young and old. In both pediatric and adult-onset cases, asthma symptoms can affect your quality of life or restrict your activity. However, with proper treatment, individuals with asthma can lead a...
July 2008	Living with Endometriosis As many as 5.5 million women in North America experience symptoms of endometriosis, a chronic gynecological disease that ranks as one of the top three causes of infertility in women. Though there is no known cure, a combination of hormone therapy and...
July 2008	New Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia affecting patients today. With more than 5.1 million Americans being affected by AF, odds are you or a family member may suffer from its debilitating symptoms. AF is more prominent with...
July 2008	Tick-Borne Diseases As families across the country plan to spend time outdoors this summer, they expect to encounter insects. However, they often do not plan on being infected with an illness from contact with insects. Diseases, such as tick-borne illnesses, that spread...
June 2008	Gallstones The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped organ located just below the liver. It plays an important role in food digestion by storing bile produced by the liver and providing it to the small intestine where it breaks down fat. The gallbladder generally...
June 2008	Inguinal Hernia Nearly five million people in the United States are diagnosed with a hernia each year. Hernias can develop over a long period of time or occur instantly. They often require surgical intervention. For men, inguinal hernias are by far the most common,...
June 2008	Making Smart Decisions During Pregnancy Pregnancy can be a very exciting time, and some women feel overwhelmed by warnings and advice from family and friends. However, following certain widely-recognized guidelines can significantly impact the health of mother and baby, minimize...
June 2008	The Truth About Allergies April showers bring May flowers, but all that beauty can bring misery for countless allergy sufferers. Then there are others who fight allergy battles with certain foods, chemicals or airborne particles. What causes these reactions? Attack...
May 2008	Arthritis Arthritis affects more than 46 million Americans and is the number one cause of disability in the . Defined as inflammation of a joint, arthritis is a broad term applied to a range of joint disorders. In most cases, arthritis is characterized by...
May 2008	Bursitis As with any mechanism, your joints can weaken from overuse or injury. One of the most common conditions associated with overuse or injury to the joints is a form of arthritis, called bursitis. All forms of arthritis are characterized by joint pain...
May 2008	Contraception Today There are more contraception options to choose from today than ever before. Which is the most effective? Which is the safest? Essentially, which one is the right one for you? “Choosing contraception or birth control is a very individual choice...
May 2008	Healthy Eating Habits For All Ages If there was ever a statistic to encourage people – of all ages – to eat a healthy diet, try this one on for size: According to the American Cancer Society, over one-third of the 500,000 cancer deaths in the U.S. each year are a result of poor diet...
May 2008	Recognizing Stroke Symptoms A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is commonly referred to as a stroke. It occurs when there is an interruption in normal blood supply to the brain. This interruption can occur when arteries supplying the brain with oxygen-rich blood become blocked by...
April 2008	Give Your Body a Boost A well-functioning immune system is key to helping you feel better and stay healthy. So, is it possible to boost your immunity? Will certain vitamins or herbs help you fend off infection and disease? “Our immune system is a very complex system of...
April 2008	Laparoscopic Appendectomy Did you know that appendicitis affects one in 15 in their lifetime? The appendix is a finger-sized pouch along the large intestine, and may become swollen in response to infection in the body. This inflammation is called appendicitis. Generally, it...
April 2008	Sickle Cell Anemia While anemia is the most common blood condition in the U.S., sickle cell anemia, a form of anemia that is quite rare, only develops as the result of a genetic trait. Only those with the genetic trait are at risk for developing the disease, but...
April 2008	Thyroid Disorders The thyroid gland is located in the neck just below the larynx (voice box) and it generally goes unnoticed. When it functions properly the gland produces the hormone thyroxine, which regulates your heart beat, metabolism, calcium retention, protein...
March 2008	Hypertension Is Risky Business Nearly one in three adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure (hypertension); but because there are no symptoms, nearly one-third of them are unaware they have it. “High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard....
March 2008	Lead Poison Unlike the urban legend, you can’t get lead poisoning from a pencil, but lead is a hazard that can cause serious health complications. Lead, which is toxic to many of the body’s tissues and enzymes, can be found in the soil, in some household paints...
March 2008	The Benefits of a Healthy Breakfast Your mother always told you that a healthy breakfast was the best way to start your day. Based on Harvard Medical School research, she was right. It has been confirmed that regular breakfast-eaters tend to weigh less, consume more vitamins, have...
March 2008	Wisdom of a Colonoscopy There are approximately 112,000 new cases of colon cancer diagnosed each year, making it the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Although there is no cure for colon cancer, there are precautions people can take to reduce their...
February 2008	Anemia As the most common blood condition in the U.S., anemia affects about 3.5 million Americans. Anemia is not like a cold that can be “caught” at any time; it develops because of a genetic condition or specific circumstances. The condition develops when...
February 2008	Maintaining Your Cholesterol for a Healthy Heart Most people have heard about it, read about it, know someone who is at risk or even has it – it’s high cholesterol, which can lead to stroke, heart attack or heart disease. Some of the latest statistics show that heart disease is the leading...
February 2008	Surviving Your Heart Attack There’s a good reason heart disease is known as the “silent killer” and that’s because far too many of us simply don’t know the symptoms. As America’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups....
February 2008	When a Tonsillectomy is Necessary That pesky sore throat that comes with the cold or flu every year may actually be tonsillitis, and a throat lozenge just won’t cut it when it comes to relieving the pain. While tonsillitis usually occurs in children, adults can be affected as well....
January 2008	A New Year, A New You Every year as the ball drops and a new year begins, millions of Americans promise themselves they are going to lead healthy lives and lose weight. It is a resolution that often lasts only a few weeks or possibly a couple of months, but it won’t be...
January 2008	Cold vs. Flu Colds and the flu most often occur around the same time of year and both have unpleasant symptoms, so it can be hard to differentiate between the two. However, it is important to distinguish the cause of your symptoms to determine the best course of...
January 2008	Immunization Basics None of us wants to see our children get sick. Getting them immunized can protect them from a number of very serious diseases. But with so many messages coming from various sources, immunizing your child can be confusing. “The recommended...
January 2008	Living with Glaucoma As the leading cause of blindness in the United States, glaucoma and its side effects can often cause a change in lifestyle or loss of independence for some people. However, early detection and seeking appropriate treatment options can help delay the...

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