Try something new: Atakilt wat
Being healthy doesn’t have to be boring or mean cooking the same foods over and over again. This is a traditional Ethiopian dish that is very delicious and healthy. “Atakilt” means vegetables and “wat” means sauce in Amharic, one of the traditional languages spoken in Ethiopia. This recipe contains many vegetables and spices that are […]
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The role of genetics in breast and ovarian cancer
What did you inherit from your parents? Was it eye color, height, body build or hair color? Often, we may hear, “I inherited my eyes from my mother” or “I got my height from my father.” A combination of traits developed from each parent is visible, but the genetics inherited from our parents runs far […]
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Are you a candidate for VBAC?
Does your medical history make you a candidate for VBAC?
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Bringing baby home: What to expect
Nervous about bringing your new baby home? You're not alone.
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How to manage your child’s food allergies
It's difficult to determine the cause when considering food allergies in childhood.
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Cancer-related fatigue vs. feeling tired
Everyone has been tired more than a time or two, so when cancer patients talk about fatigue caused from treatment, people might think they can empathize. But this kind of fatigue is unlike anything else. The lethargy I experienced with treatment took me by surprise, despite prior warning. It happened in streaks at first but […]
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Veteran athlete finds rewards in aggressive therapy
Recovering from a surgery rarely goes as expected. In aging bodies, the recovery process combining with general wear can result in a humbling experience, with more challenges than expected. John Fountain, a retired anesthesiologist and former collegiate athlete, discovered just that after his partial knee replacement in August 2015. Fountain, a novelist and sports enthusiast […]
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How to bathe a baby who still has an umbilical cord
Find out the best way to give your newborn a bath.
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Amniocentesis: What to expect
Amniocentesis provides valuable information with low risk.
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Stronger athletes are on the cutting edge of training
Power training is growing in popularity from youth athletes to the college and pro levels. The goal: increased power production. Muscular power is an essential component of activities like running, jumping, cutting and throwing. Power training includes methods like high-load strength training, low-load speed and plyometric training and Olympic weightlifting. The key power output trait […]
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