Surgery Helps Weight Loss, but Healthy Habits are Key to Success
In 2012, Tammy Smith weighed 340 pounds. She attended a weight loss surgery seminar and decided to have gastric sleeve bypass. Her journey to…
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AAMC Clinic Provides Quick Care to Cancer Patients
Award-winning clinic provides cancer patients quick access to care when they are experiencing symptoms related to their treatment.
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New Year, New You: Tyraia’s Journey to a Healthier Weight
Wake-up calls come in all forms. For Tyraia Colbert, a tele-health assistant who works nights in the Communications Department at Anne Arundel Medical Center…
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How alcohol affects seniors
Drinking alcohol may pose special risks for seniors, even if they aren’t heavy drinkers
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When Heartburn Becomes a Regular Occurrence
Almost everyone suffers from the occasional bout of heartburn around Thanksgiving. But for millions of Americans, this discomfort isn’t just a holiday occurrence. Gastroesophageal…
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Making Health a Priority
When Nakeya Johnson had her third child in 2010 she knew something had to change. With three small children at home, her health and…
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Why men shouldn’t ignore depression
Even a tough guy goes to the hospital if a tree falls on his head. So why won’t men seek medical help when their…
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Older Adults Should Treat Insomnia Without Drugs
Nearly one third of older people in the U.S. take sleeping pills. These drugs are called “sedative hypnotics” or “tranquilizers.” They affect the brain…
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Enterovirus D68: What parents need to know
It’s made headlines lately—and grabbed the attention of more than a few understandably anxious parents. A respiratory illness called enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) has sickened…
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Navigating Breast Cancer: Stacy’s Journey
Stacy Stewart was a healthy wife and mother of two—until she found out she had breast cancer. Unsure of what to do next, she…
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