By Dr. April Ulmer The variety and number of microorganisms that live in the human gastrointestinal tract outnumber the stars. We call this critter conglomeration the “gut microbiome.” Scientists recently have found that the bacteria in our guts determine much more than our pooping habits or how quickly we recover from a stomach virus. In […]
Sponsored Content by Foot Specialists of South Mississippi Summer is here and the longer warmer days often bring a change in lifestyle in south Mississippi. We are often outdoors longer and enjoying seafood boils and weekend barbecues more often. Increasing these foods in our diet may lead to complications associated with gout. We also tend […]
From Mississippi Heroes We all know caregivers tend to not spend a lot of time or money on themselves, so we asked them what self-care rituals would help them feel their best. Here are some of their suggestions: CARE FOR DRY, HARD WORKING HANDS Slather on some coconut oil, Vaseline or your favorite lotion, and […]
Traditionally, cancer has been treated with methods that attack the cancer directly, such as chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. Immunotherapy is a newer treatment that works differently. Instead of attacking the cancer cells directly, immunotherapy helps your body’s immune system attack the cancer. There are different types of immunotherapies being used to treat cancer. The most […]
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By Maria Barr Hello, summertime! We all love to hit the beach this time of year, so why not HIIT a quick, effective workout while you’re at it? This routine can travel with you wherever your summer vacation lands. With no equipment and only 15 minutes required, you can give this workout a go on […]
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Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya How do doctors keep from getting sick? The simple answer is we don’t. Doctors and nurses get sick from time to time just like you. Ironically, we dedicate our lives to diagnosing and treating disease, mostly through listening and analyzing information from our patients; but sometimes, we fail to do that very […]
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Are you frequently bothered by a stinging, burning or scratchy sensation in your eyes? Do you notice your eyes are sensitive to light and find, when checking in the mirror, that they are red? Perhaps you’ve noticed these symptoms particularly while driving at night or after prolonged periods of reading or computer work. You might […]
