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Feb 11, 2019
How Bad Is a Heart Murmur?
One of the most common “abnormal” behaviors is the heart murmur.
Jan 14, 2019
Tips for a Healthy Heart
Your heart takes care of you, so you should take care of it.
Sep 25, 2018
New Hope For Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs when the heart becomes dilated, or enlarged. This can occur due to a previous heart attack, or diseases of the heart.
Sep 17, 2018
Answers About Aspirin
One third of Americans over the age of 65 take an aspirin every day.
Sep 04, 2018
Could Your Apple Watch Save Your Life?
Your Apple watch is now a medical device.
Jan 10, 2018
Age and Heart Disease
It's never too early to protect yourself from heart disease.
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Health Hack: 3 Servings of Vegetables Per Day
Feb 8, 2019
Three or four servings of fruit and vegetables may be all you need in a day for significant health benefits. Dr. Troy Madsen shares some easy ways to get your daily recommended servings on this Health Hack.
Play NowFamily Planning: Vasectomy as an Effective Form of Birth Control
Feb 7, 2019
Women are often responsible for birth control in most relationships. After having all the kids you've planned for, it may be time to consider permanent contraception. Is it his turn to take on the responsibility? Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about what you and your partner need to know about a vasectomy and whether or not it's the right form of permanent contraception for you.
Play NowVasectomy: Before, During and After
Jan 29, 2019
You’ve decided to take responsibility for your family’s birth control and get a vasectomy. As a man, you may understandably have some concerns about the procedure. Urologist Dr. Alex Pastuszak talks through every step of the surgery, from start to finish, to help relieve any fears or concerns you may have.
Play NowDoes Gargling Salt Water Help a Sore Throat?
Jan 28, 2019
One of the more common home remedies for a sore throat is gargling salt water. Is this actually true? Dr. Tom Miller discusses whether or not this folk remedy is useful and examines a few other possible ways to alleviate the symptoms of a sore throat.
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