Summit Health Hub
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Common Thanksgiving Injuries You Can Avoid
Thanks to ill-fated backyard “turkey bowls” and dangerous kitchen gadgets, Thanksgiving Day is among the busiest times at our urgent…
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Tips to Prevent Pediatric Obesity and Diabetes
It’s an alarming statistic: one in every three children in the U.S. is obese, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Hormonal Imbalance Symptoms: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hormones are crucial in regulating nearly every function in your body, from metabolism and energy levels to mood and reproductive…
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Heart Murmurs: When Should You Be Concerned?
Has your doctor recently informed you that you have a heart murmur? While many heart murmurs are harmless, it’s important…
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Back to School: Mental Health in Children
School is in session again. By now your child has likely found their groove and settled into the new school…
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Memory Loss
If you’ve ever misplaced your keys, temporarily forgotten someone’s name or paused to remember why you walked into a room,…
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Four Things to Know About Disc Replacement Surgery
Most people experience neck or back pain at some point in their lives. For some, the discomfort is temporary. But…
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Thyroid Disease: Q&A with an Endocrinologist
Your thyroid plays a big role in many of your body’s main functions. As an endocrine gland, it produces and…
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Blood Clots: Are You At Risk?
Your blood performs several important jobs. One is carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. Another job is quickly forming…
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What Is Low Libido? The Causes of Low Sex Drive
For some, having a low libido, or a reduced or absent sex drive is a delicate, embarrassing problem — especially…
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Don’t Get Burned by These Summer Orthopedic Injuries
Here comes the sun, nature’s invitation to get outdoors for fun and fitness. But as temperatures rise, so do opportunities…
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Do I Have a Lyme Disease Rash?
Outdoor fireworks, backyard BBQs, and late night swims. Lyme disease is a common concern this time of year with most…
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How to Avoid Summer Skin Infections and Rashes
The dog days of summer are here and there is no better way to cool off than by going swimming…
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New Guidelines Encourage Women to Begin Regular Mammograms at Age 40
You may be confused about the right age to have your first mammogram. Until now, there was conflicting information from…