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Feb 11, 2021
What to Do During & After a Seizure
Learn how to recognize the signs of a seizure and understand what to do if you or someone around you is experiencing one.
Oct 21, 2019
Living With Epilepsy: How to Reduce the Risks
Complications of Epilepsy are always possible, including SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy), but there may be some things you can do to reduce the risks.
Aug 13, 2019
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt?
Roughly 80 percent of people will experience pain in the lower back that is significant enough to limit activity. However this is a very common issue and one that is relatively easy to deal with. Read what you can do and how you can treat it.
Jul 25, 2019
Recovering From a Stroke
A stroke can come out of nowhere, and it can be permanently life-altering, both for the victim and for their friends and family.
Feb 26, 2019
Hope for Essential Tremor
It’s one of the most common movement disorders in the world
Feb 11, 2019
What's Next for Migraine Treatment?
Thirteen percent of Americans (about 38 million people) suffer from migraine, and every one of them has a different experience with the condition.
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What Is PCOS and How Can I Treat It?
Jul 22, 2021
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that happens to women of reproductive age. The disorder causes symptoms like irregular periods, acne, and headaches—it's also the most common cause of infertility in women. Women’s expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains how to diagnose PCOS and what treatments are available.
Play InterviewWhat Your Cosmetic Surgeon Wants You to Know About Your Procedure
Jul 20, 2021
Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is not a magic overnight process. To get results, these surgical procedures take a lot of time, after-care, and money. Dr. Courtney Crombie explains the realities of cosmetic procedures that all patients should know when considering an operation.
Play InterviewThe Dangers of Summer Heat Exposure
Jul 20, 2021
Spend enough time outside during the summer months and you may feel tired, thirsty, or a little nauseous. These are relatively common symptoms of heat exhaustion. But if your body temperature gets too high, you may experience potentially life-threatening heatstroke. Dr. Troy Madsen explains how to protect yourself and your loved ones from severe heat exposure.
Play InterviewE19: 7 Domains of Personal Grooming
Jul 13, 2021
Grooming your private area is a, well... private matter. Some women may choose to remove unwanted hairs through trimming, shaving, waxing, lasers, and some other methods. Some may choose to leave those hairs entirely alone. All is fine. But, even grooming affects the seven domains of your health. Anthropologist and women’s health nurse practitioner Dr. Katie Ward joins this episode of 7 Domains of Women's Health to talk about the evolution of personal grooming and why women may choose to remove hair down there.
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