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According to the National Cancer Institute, female breast cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the United States. One in eight women will fight this formidable disease during her lifetime. Now for the good news: The National Cancer Institute also reports that when detected early, in the localized stage, the five-year survival rate […]
To the world’s chagrin, COVID-19 is back in the news. Reports of a new strain and rumors of returning mandates understandably have many of us on edge. What’s actually happening, and how concerned should we be? Nurse Practitioner Kristian Spear, Memorial Health System Clinical Director of Physician Clinics, offers some answers: What new strain […]
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By Carissa M. Bolden and Nar’Cissa Patton Did you know that in 2021, Mississippi ranked fifth in the nation for obesity? Obesity is a serious condition that involves excessive body fat and is associated with over 60 comorbidities. The condition wasn’t recognized as a disease until 2013, when the American Medical Association realized it was […]
By Dr. Denise Powell As pediatricians, well-child checkups are a time for us to check in on children and maximize their potential to become the best versions of themselves. These visits are important because they allow us to practice something called preventive medicine, which means taking measures to keep your child healthy and safe and […]
Retired educator Belinda Hosli Tipton had a history of migraine headaches, but the one she suffered on July 1 was different. She woke up during the night with an excruciating headache and heart palpitations. She soon lost control of her body and yelled to her husband, Jeff, for help. After she’d reached the hospital, tests […]
Annie Sanders, the founder of Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence, is not only a domestic abuse survivor, but also a cancer survivor. Additionally, she has grappled with other major medical ailments such as multiple sclerosis and Chiari malformation type 1. She’s passionate about helping others who are going through similar experiences and committed to […]
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Women of all ages and walks of life are predisposed to some unique health concerns. From cervical and breast cancer to heart disease, many conditions are specific to females or affect them differently than men. Here, three experts address some of the most common areas of concern for women, the latest developments in treatment and […]
