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More Proof Heartburn Products Are Dangerous

Heartburn is a common condition and estimated to affect nearly 60 million Americans at least once a month.1 The pain is often described as sharp and burning, sometimes behind the breastbone and other times moving around the neck or throat. A Norwegian research team2 reported the incidence of people who experienced acid reflux at least once a …

10 Signs You're Gluten Intolerant

It's estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed. Could you be one of them?

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

I give my tomatoes antacid tablets. Here's why.

Find a Surgical Hospital With OakBend Medical Center

OakBend Medical Center’s Surgical Services team is committed to providing surgical care to patients and their families in a comfortable and compassionate setting.

Does Your Medical Center Have a Contract With ICE? These Do.

A Medscape analysis found that several major medical centers have contracts with CBP or ICE to provide services they say will improve conditions for migrants at the border; opponents are outraged that these institutions are supporting a system they believe abuses detainees.

North Shore Medical Center Host Maternal Health and Wellness Fair

North Shore Medical Center hosted a Maternal Health and Wellness Fair so that members of the community were able to speak to nurses and physicians and get important information regarding nutrition,…

Trouble swallowing? It may be time to see a Speech Therapist

The normal process of swallowing our food and drink is a complex and highly coordinated process that usually takes less than three seconds. Individuals who experience a sudden change in their medical condition are often aware that their ability to swallow has changed. For others, changes may occur slowly over time, making it more difficult to recognize symptoms.

What Exactly is a Pap Smear Checking For? — MacArthur Medical Center

As gynecologists, we help our patients through some very personal experiences: the dreaded pelvic exam, birth control, miscarriage, pregnancy, menopause, sexually transmitted infections, and so on. Discussing your cholesterol with a stranger just isn’t the same as discussing a first pregnancy or starting birth control. It is a very special part of our job. The …

What are the indications that my toddler needs a speech therapist?

See what our expert says about deciding whether your toddler should be evaluated by a speech therapist.

UV light gives Schneck Medical Center another layer to infection prevention

Schneck Medical Center is using ultraviolet (UV) light to help offer its patients the cleanest environment possible. The Clorox Healthcare Optimum-UV System helps the provider take another step toward a germ-free medical center.

Tufts Medical Center researchers find new functions of blood cell protein in transplantation

Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University scientists have found exciting, new functions of the protein angiogenin (ANG) that play a significant role in the regulation of blood cell formation...

What Does a Holistic Health Practitioner Do?

Learn everything you need to know about the roles and responsibilities of a holistic health practitioner.

University Medical Center: What building better symbolizes the future?

It is a building in the city center that decidedly symbolizes the future.

Find a Sleep Apnea Doctor at OakBend Medical Center

Searching for a sleep study near you? Our sleep lab performs sleep studies & other testing for doctors to assess sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia & more.

Hannibal Regional Medical Center offers tips for catching colorectal cancer early

HANNIBAL — According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, and the second most common cause of

5 Things You Didn’t Know a Speech Therapist Could Do

Speech therapists, those are the people who spend their time teaching children how to articulate their sounds, but what can they do for adults? Many people know us as the charismatic, children-lov…

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE): What Women Want to Know — MacArthur Medical Center

Framing life correctly, helps our mental thoughts and feelings. It changes the way we view everything. Including our thoughts and feelings.

5 Early Signs Your Child Might Need A Speech Therapist

A speech therapist is a person who provides speech therapy to patients or individuals. Speech therapy is the process of providing treatment for an individual’s speech and vocal capabilities. These personnel assess, conclude and treat – speech, swallowing, communication and language problems in an affected user, with an aim to restore their capabilities<br>Speech therapy also extends to providing assistance for people who have trouble swallowing…