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  • Fitness Trackers—Do They Really Help With Weight Loss?

    It seems like everyone has one. Fitbit. Garmin. Apple Watch. Everyone is sporting some type of wristwatch device to count steps, record heart rate or calorie burn and measure sleep quality. But do these fitness trackers really work?

  • What to Know About Group B Strep for Newborns and At-Risk Adults

    You may have heard about strep throat — caused by a type of bacteria that can live in the nose and throat — but have you heard about group B streptococcus? This bacteria also can naturally occur in your intestines and lower genital tract and is usually harmless, but it can seriously affect newborns and adults with certain chronic illnesses.

  • New Advice for Treating Young Athletes With Concussions

    “Don’t let them sleep through the night.” That used to be the advice doctors gave parents when their children had concussions, thinking that frequent checks were needed to ensure they were coherent. But that advice has changed. As we’ve learned more about the brain and concussions, we’ve also learned more about how to speed the healing process.

  • What Is Stiff Person Syndrome?

    Stiff person syndrome is an extremely rare neurological disorder that causes severe muscle spasms and stiffening of the body. 

  • Hit Your Head? Don’t Ignore Signs of Concussion

    Playing a high-impact sport like football or hockey isn’t the only way to get a concussion. And kids aren’t the only ones who hit their heads. If you’re older than 65, you also are at risk.

  • How Many Days is Too Many for a Sore Throat?

    If you’ve ever had a sore throat, you know it’s no fun. It’s painful and it hurts even more when you swallow. And when it goes on longer than a week, it may be strep throat and it’s time to see a doctor.

  • Understanding Hiatal Hernias and Acid Reflux

    Heartburn and regurgitation do not always signal that you have GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), even though that is a common condition linked to these symptoms. A large hiatal hernia can allow food and acid to back up into your esophagus, also leading to these symptoms.

  • Sciatica Pain: What Causes It and How To Get Relief

    Sciatica is one of the most common types of nerve pain, affecting up to 40 percent of the population. Rather than being a disorder of its own, the pain is actually a symptom of several other lower back spinal disorders.

  • Have You Had Bariatric Surgery? Here’s How To Avoid New Addictions

    Weight loss surgery not only helps you drop pounds, it also stops you from overeating, which for many people is an addiction. But some bariatric patients transfer their food addiction to something else – like gambling, having sex, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes or popping pills.

  • 7 Myths About Cholesterol

    Cholesterol is one of the most well-known, yet misunderstood, compounds found in the body. One of the biggest misconceptions is that all cholesterol is bad. The truth is that your body would fall apart without this critical component, which is essential for making cell membranes and hormones.