FASD Prevention Press Conference
OakBend Medical Center is the first hospital in the United States to partner with The Arc for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention. On Wednesday, October 14, a press conference announcing…
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How Diabetes Affects Your Kidneys
Diabetes is a disease that affects many parts of your body. If you have diabetes, your body goes not make enough insulin or cannot use insulin correctly. Insulin is a hormone, produced by the pancreas,…
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Do I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Most of us know the familiar feeling of an upset stomach, especially after we eat something that doesn’t agree with us. Periods of constipation, indigestion or even diarrhea can seem like a part of…
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New Guidelines for High Blood Pressure: What Do They Mean?
In the last two decades, high blood pressure has been a popular topic of conversation in the healthcare world and beyond. Known as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure can be a symptom of or…
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Obesity Risks, Causes, and Prevention
Obesity is growing in America. More Americans than ever before are overweight and more than a third of all American adults are obese, defined as having a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or higher. Obesity…
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Birth Defects Are More Common Than You Think. Here’s How To Prevent Them.
Every four and a half minutes, a baby is born in the United States with a birth defect. These defects may affect how the body looks or operates—and range from mild to severe. Some defects are very…
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