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NUTRITION, WOMEN'S CARETrying to have a baby? Now is the time to increase...
Nov 29, 2018
Everyone needs folic acid, but for a woman who may get pregnant or recently learned they are pregnant, it is extremely important. Getting enough folic acid before and during pregnancy can prevent majo... Continue Reading -
CANCERThree ways to lower your risk of lung disease
Nov 27, 2018
As we age, our risk for lung disease naturally increases. While we can’t slow down aging, there are steps we can take to reduce our risk of getting lung cancer, COPD or other lung diseases and condit... Continue Reading -
NUTRITIONTen superfoods people with diabetes should incorpo...
Nov 21, 2018
To help people with diabetes year around, the American Diabetes Association put together a list of 10 superfoods that not only provide essential nutrients and fiber, but they also avoid causing a rapi... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHUnderstanding your blood pressure reading
Nov 15, 2018
When you have your blood pressure checked, the reading comes back as two numbers presented similar to that as a fraction. But what do these numbers mean, and how do you know if they point to high bloo... Continue Reading -
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MISCELLANEOUSWhat is bronchoscopy?
Nov 8, 2018
If you have a chronic lung condition or a physician suspects or a scan shows lung cancer, there’s a good chance a bronchoscopy is in your future. At St. Joseph’s/Candler, a team of nurses and respirat... Continue Reading -
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CANCERFive things you should know about lung cancer scre...
Nov 6, 2018
In an effort to find lung cancer early, when it’s more likely treatable, high-risk patients are encouraged to have annual CT scans for lung cancer. Here's what you need to know about lung cancer scree... Continue Reading -
CANCERHow is chemotherapy administered?
Nov 1, 2018
The goal of chemotherapy is to control and cure cancer. Even with its benefits, the thought of it is still frightening to many. Having a basic understanding of what chemotherapy is and how you or a lo... Continue Reading -
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FAMILY HEALTHParents: Has your child got a flu shot yet?
Oct 30, 2018
Each year, millions of children get sick with the flu, thousands are hospitalized and some even die from the flu. To help protect children against influenza, parents are encouraged to get their child ... Continue Reading -
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CANCERUnderstanding staging and types of breast cancer
Oct 25, 2018
Invasive versus non-invasive. HER2 positive. HER2 negative. Hormone positive or negative. What does it all mean when it comes to understanding your and someone you love’s breast cancer? Dr. Howard A. ... Continue Reading