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Iron Deficiency Anemia: Why We Need to Determine the Cause

by Daniela Dominguez and Dr. Christopher Cirino Red blood cells are the most abundant cells in the body. They transport oxygen from the lungs to every cell in our body. When the red blood cell count is low, it is referred to as anemia. The most common type […]

Smoking and Cancer: What are the Risks?

For many years, health professionals have been warning us about the health consequences of smoking. It has been long-established that smoking causes irreversible damage to the body — even death. Yet that doesn’t seem enough to convince most smokers to quit. Perhaps the years of absorbing nicotine in […]

What an Inflammatory Diet is and How to Avoid it

Did you know that certain foods can trigger inflammation in your body? Chances are, you already know that certain things in your diet can make you feel well or not so great. Plus, it’s no secret that a balanced diet is the key to staying healthy and feeling […]

EMDR: Its History and Effectiveness

EMDR was born of serendipity. As a survivor in the human condition, there is a frequent dance with stress or anxiety. Some individuals can overcome it more easily than others. As neuroscience instructs us, we can emerge from cyclical thought patterns. The search for ways we can improve […]

Skin Cancer: How to Protect the Skin for the Summer

Skin cancer is the most common cancer type in the United States, with at least 9,500 Americans diagnosed every day. The incidence rate of both melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer continues to increase. There are more than 5.4 million new cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer in the U.S. […]

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Colorectal Cancer Screening: What are the Options?

Colorectal cancer affects less than 1% of younger adults and is still relatively rare, but the rates are rising globally. In the United States, it is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second most common cancer death for both men and women. The American Cancer Society […]

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