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Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Symptoms, Screening, and Treatment

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. About 4% of Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer at some point in their lives. Colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer for the number...

March 5, 2025

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Simple Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk

Every year, more than two million Americans are diagnosed with a form of cancer. It is estimated more than 600,000 Americans die from cancer every year. While that is a scary statistic, the good news is that more than 40%...

February 6, 2025

Safeguarding Your Heart: A Guide to Improving Heart Health

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Safeguarding Your Heart: A Guide to Improving Heart Health

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in America since 1950. About 20% of all deaths each year are from heart diseases, but the good news is that they are largely preventable. Reducing your risk of heart disease...

February 3, 2025

Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition

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Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition

Perimenopause is the phase leading up to menopause, during which a woman’s body begins to undergo hormonal changes as it transitions out of the reproductive years. This period, which typically starts in a woman’s 40s, but can begin earlier, and...

January 30, 2025

Fighting Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

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Fighting Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in America. Worryingly, it does not show any symptoms until vision loss has already started. While there is no cure for glaucoma, it can be detected early and treated to prevent it from...

January 29, 2025

Preventing and Treating Frostbite and Hypothermia

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Preventing and Treating Frostbite and Hypothermia

With winter and temperatures often dropping below freezing, the risk of frostbite and hypothermia rises. Depending upon the temperature, frostbite can begin to set in within minutes. Thankfully, there are ways to protect yourself from these cold-related conditions. Learning how...

January 22, 2025

Hope and Healing: Understanding and Preventing Cervical Cancer

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Hope and Healing: Understanding and Preventing Cervical Cancer

by Clarissa Beiting, MD, Lexington Clinic Gynecology Every year, 13,000 American women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. Although the prospect can be concerning, it is important to know cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer if...

January 8, 2025

Maximize Your Workout, Minimize Your Waistline: The Best Exercises for Rapid Weight Loss

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Maximize Your Workout, Minimize Your Waistline: The Best Exercises for Rapid Weight Loss

by Elizabeth Case, MD, Lexington Clinic Gynecology In the perpetual quest for achieving weight loss goals, we often find ourselves searching for the most effective and efficient exercises to expedite our fitness journey. While a healthy diet and regular physical...

December 20, 2024

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Let’s Talk About Diets!

by Elizabeth Case, MD, Lexington Clinic Gynecology This month, I’d like to discuss dietary modifications for health and weight loss. In the quest for a healthier lifestyle and a slimmer waistline, Americans have embraced various diets over the years. The...

December 20, 2024

The Butterfly Gland: Understanding and Managing Thyroid Diseases

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The Butterfly Gland: Understanding and Managing Thyroid Diseases

By Walaa Ayoub, MD, Lexington Clinic Endocrinology Nearly 20 million Americans have a thyroid disease, but 12 million may be unaware of their condition. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck that is vital...

December 16, 2024

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness: Symptoms, Screening, and Treatment

Simple Steps to Reduce Cancer Risk

Safeguarding Your Heart: A Guide to Improving Heart Health

Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause: Understanding the Transition

Fighting Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

Preventing and Treating Frostbite and Hypothermia

Hope and Healing: Understanding and Preventing Cervical Cancer

Maximize Your Workout, Minimize Your Waistline: The Best Exercises for Rapid Weight Loss

Let’s Talk About Diets!

The Butterfly Gland: Understanding and Managing Thyroid Diseases

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