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Stroke Awareness Month — enacting better protocols can save lives

The reality when it comes to strokes? The closest hospital is not always the best option.

How a decision aid reduced men's interest in PSA screening

A shared decision-making process between a patient and a clinician, supported by decision aids, can be used to resolve the PSA screening controversy.

Taking EMPowerplus: when can you expect to see results?

The first thing to consider when speaking of response time is that restoring health is a process that takes time. Remember, you did not get sick overnight. Give your body a chance to heal and balance. The results are worth the waitBut when can you expect to see results?Although certain disorders may respond quicker than others, participant initial response times and results can vary dramatically: from 3 days to 12 months. Genetics, bowel health, medication use, alcohol use, drug abuse, and…

Is Electrochemical Treatment Really Back?

Back in the ‘70s as a psychology major, I remember working in a psych ward with people who had “difficult” personalities or behaviors and had undergone frontal lobotomies and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). It was considered barbaric and a desperate attempt to calm patients who were impossible to control. So when I first heard about ECT being used to help severely autistic patients, a red flag went up. My first thoughts took me back to the scene with Jack Nicholson in “One Flew Over…

The Vegetables Most Americans Eat Are Drowning In Salt And Fat

Potatoes and tomatoes are nutritious and delicious. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture finds that Americans tend to consume way too many of them in unhealthy ways, like french fries and pizza.

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician

When you are expecting your first child, there are numerous decisions to be made. The list seems endless. Choosing which pediatrician will care for your sweet newborn should be near the top of the list.

20 Delicious Ways to Eat Heart-Healthy Fats

Eating for a healthy heart isn't just about avoiding the wrong foods. Incorporating healthy fats can protect against cardiovascular disease.

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

Why I chose MD Anderson for my uterine cancer treatment

Tralisa Woods was initially reluctant to travel for uterine cancer treatment. But the personal connection she felt with her doctor during their very first visit — as well as the caring attitude she encountered in every other employee — convinced her to stay at MD Anderson.

Barton Associates: DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between these two provider types.

Pay what you can menu brings affordable dining options to Santa Fe

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) -In the midst of a pandemic, one Santa Fe woman wants to do what she can to ensure everyone can get a proper meal. Whatever you can spare is all you need. “There’s…

Planned phone apps meant to help navigate Santa Fe

Santa Fe is developing two smartphone apps to help tourists and locals find what they’re looking for in the City Different.

5 great products from Perricone, MD you need now!

5 Great Products from PERRICONE, MD You Need Now! | Dallas Lifestyle and Fashion Expert Tanya Foster Blogs on New Ideas in Beauty

7 Reasons Your Skin Has Red Spots and Bumps