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  • Do Women 65 and Older Need Pap Smears?

    Pap smears are a normal, if a bit uncomfortable, part of annual well-women visits. But can you stop getting them once you hit 65?

  • Meet Your Bariatric Weight Loss Team

    The bariatric surgeon who performs your weight-loss procedure will be key to your success, but several other team members will be at your side through this life-changing journey. Here’s what to expect:

  • Lisa Cooper: My Breast Cancer Survival Story

    Most of us have been touched by cancer, either directly or indirectly. Pink October is a reminder to remember those lost to breast cancer, to encourage those still fighting, to celebrate the survivors and to prevent future cases. A year ago, I had my own battle with breast cancer. As a health care practitioner working in prevention and wellness, I felt almost immune to the possibility of developing cancer. I was healthy, I ate right, and I thought I knew the risk factors. In hindsight, I had more risks than I wanted to admit. With 1 in 8 women developing breast cancer, the likelihood that many of us will be touched personally is high.

  • Should You Get an IUD? Benefits, Risks Explained

    Based on myths or problems with IUDs many years ago, your mother or grandmother may warn you against choosing this method of birth control.

  • Looking for a Midwife? Here’s What You Should Know

    One of the first of many decisions you’ll have to make once you find out you’re having a baby is choosing a healthcare practitioner who will provide compassionate care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.

  • What's That Noise?

    Episode 31 What's That Noise?

  • Making the ‘Food Noise’ Cease

    We all have our inner food conversations, such as, “I walked around the mall for two hours. Surely it’s OK to have ice cream now.” When the internal dialogue becomes repetitive or intrusive, it can cause trouble. It’s called food noise, and it’s an ongoing conversation that might lead you to get that bag of chips from the pantry even if you just ate a satisfying meal.

  • Menopause Makes Migraines Worse, Study Says

    More than 2 million American women reach menopause every year.

  • Can Stem Cell Therapy Cure My Cancer?

    For some patients with blood cancers, stem cell therapy represents a real chance for a cure.

  • Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure My Diabetes?

    Obesity is one of the most important factors in developing type 2 diabetes. Nearly 12 million Americans have severe obesity, which puts them at much greater risk for this chronic disease that occurs when the cells in your body become resistant to insulin.