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Choosing Your Mammogram Imaging Provider

January 19, 2023

With a New Year comes new health goals, and taking care of your breast health is a resolution every woman can make. We know that […]

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Hormone Changes in Women: How Do They Affect Breast Health?

December 20, 2022

Hormones play a big role in a woman’s health throughout her lifetime. Hormone levels in women normally fluctuate and change during certain periods of time, […]

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What Does a Lumbar Spine MRI Show Your Doctor?

December 13, 2022

When lower back pain becomes severe, it has the potential to affect your daily activities and quality of life. To diagnose the cause of your […]

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Spider Vein Causes and Treatments

December 12, 2022

If you’ve noticed small red, blue or purple lines appearing on your legs as you age, you’re not alone. Around 50% of women experience spider […]

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The Role of Exercise and Diet in Managing Breast Cancer Risk

December 8, 2022

Around 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, and there’s no proven path to prevention. […]

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Feel Beautiful Again: How Varicose Vein Treatment Can Help

November 15, 2022

If you have varicose veins — bulging veins just under the skin — you may feel self-conscious about the appearance of your legs. You may […]

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Period Problems? It Could Be Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis or PCOS

November 10, 2022

Cramping, pain and discomfort are common for many women during their periods, but severe pain, heavy bleeding and irregular menstrual cycles can be signs of […]

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Reclaim Your Heart Health With Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

October 17, 2022

Keeping your heart healthy is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. That’s why it’s important to seek medical […]

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5 Benefits of Mammograms

October 13, 2022

Making breast health a priority is important at any age. And starting at age 40, getting an annual screening mammogram is an essential part of […]

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Muscle Strain vs. Tear: How an MRI Can Help Diagnose the Difference

October 10, 2022

Whether you’re an active athlete, an occasional gym-goer, or a person whose physical activity is limited, you’re at risk for a muscle injury. Muscle strains […]

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Young woman at doctor's office with mammogram questions for her medical provider.

10 Mammogram Questions You’re Too Nervous to Ask

October 5, 2022

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends that women who have no current breast concerns or known risk factors for breast cancer begin annual screening […]

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The Development of Varicose Veins as It Relates to Women’s Health

October 4, 2022

Lower extremity vein disease, or venous insufficiency, is a common condition, affecting as many as 40%–50% of women by age 50. Venous insufficiency remains an […]

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Symptoms of an Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – BPH)

September 30, 2022

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is a common condition whose symptoms will affect nearly all men by the time they reach 80. […]

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Your Best Mammogram Age: When to Start and Stop Screening Mammograms

September 21, 2022

There’s a lot of online information and advice — sometimes contradictory — on when women should start annual screening mammograms, how often they should return […]

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How Long Does a CT Scan of the Abdomen Take?

September 2, 2022

Your abdomen contains many vital organs, including your stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, pancreas, bladder, kidneys and more. If you have symptoms that indicate […]

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