From Memorial Health System The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week, and many new moms have a breastfeeding story. Maybe they intended to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months or the first year or two, but a roadblock obstructed that goal. If you need support, many resources can help you get back […]
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For many of us, a new school year is starting. Maybe you’re sad that summer is ending, or you’re nervous about a new journey ahead for you or your children. Perhaps you’re ready to make the most of your extra free time now that the kids are back in class. However you’re feeling as a […]
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“Hair brings one’s self-image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground.” – Shana Alexander When a woman sees a doctor due to hair loss, aka alopecia, the physician considers many potential causes — including genetics, hormones, a medical condition, chemicals and trauma. Stress, nutrition and medications all may be contributing factors. The normal hair follicle […]
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Wherever you stand on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there’s no question the ruling has implications for women in Mississippi and throughout the nation. Here’s what you need to know about the decision and its impact. MISSISSIPPI PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE. A 2018 Mississippi law, banning nearly all abortions in […]
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By Dr. Lainie Jorns “Organized chaos” is how Dr. Lainie Jorns describes her typical work week of juggling family activities and busy schedules. She is a wife, mother and family medicine doctor who, like most women, must find ways to manage multiple roles and responsibilities. As a physician, “I love getting to know people and […]
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By Dr. Sidra Khalid The month of July is dedicated to sarcoma awareness. Sarcomas are cancers that can arise from bones, cartilage, tendons, muscle, fat, nerves or blood vessels. They initially may present as slow-growing masses, which can increase in size and become painful. Depending on where the mass is, it sometimes can affect the […]
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By Melissa New If you’re skincare savvy, you know that many advanced treatments like laser skin rejuvenation and stronger, more intense chemical peels aren’t always the safest procedures to undergo in the summer months. Such treatments can make skin especially sensitive to the sun’s harmful UV rays and the warmer temperatures we experience from June […]