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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Dr. Lindsey Hay Joins Boone County Family Medicine

BOONE, Iowa—The new member to the medical staff at Boone County Family Medicine has now begun her practice. The Boone County Hospital wants people to welcome J. Lindsey Hay, M.D., to the Boon…

10 of the Best (and 5 of the Worst) Hospitals

Going to a great hospital can make all the difference when you need care. This list makes it easy to see how your local hospital stacks up.

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

14 Tips for Less Painful Mammograms

By Donna Gregory Burch For me, mammograms rate right up there with getting my teeth cleaned and giving up bread. I don’t enjoy having my annual mammogram, but I do it because mammography is s…

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Healthcare Providers Who Treat Back Pain

For persistent or serious back pain, it’s time to see a back pain doctor or one of these other healthcare professionals who treat back pain on a regular basis.

Want to Fix Healthcare? Fix Health Literacy First

Just 12 percent of Americans are sufficiently health literate. The Rx, this doctor argues, is for patients and doctors to work harder to understand each other.

Why Are My Legs in Pain?

Leg discomfort is a common and often overlooked warning sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – a condition in which there is damage or blockage in the blood vessels distant from your heart.

HEALTH MATTERS: Can acupuncture reduce arthritis pain?

Q. I have arthritis in my knee, and I’ve heard that acupuncture can be helpful to reduce the pain. What do you think?A. I’ve heard from some patients who experienced improvement in their knee pain with acupuncture, but a recent study suggests that acupuncture doesn’t help much for most peopl...

The 4 Health Benefits of Friendship

Friends who stick by you through thick and thin are a true blessing. But their friendship can also boost your health and well-being.

Your Health and Wellness Connection

Tomatillos are small, round, green or yellow fruits wrapped in a light-brown husk. They contain vitamin C. Like their cousin the tomato, tomatillos can be used in salads, salsas, or sauces. Just remove the husk, wash, and slice<br>Asian pears are round, yellow, fiber-rich fruits that are crisp and juicy like apples. Their flavor is slightly sweet and tart. They are ripe straight from the store. You can eat them as is or add them to slaws and sandwiches.<br>Cherimoyas are green fruits…

When to See a Healthcare Provider About Kidney Pain

Kidney pain can be caused by everything from trauma and infection to obstruction and cancer. Learn what the symptoms mean and how they may be treated.

Do injections for back pain only offer temporary relief?

An orthopedic surgeon offers other approaches to spine problems.

How We’re Changing Healthcare

Ochsner is reinventing healthcare by asking an important question: How can we keep people from getting sick and focus on keeping them well

Do You Know the Important Health Numbers?

When it comes to staying in your best health, how can you gauge your progress? It’s important to know and keep up some important health numbers.

The Mediterranean Diet & Heart Health—What's the Connection?

If you’re looking to improve and protect your heart health, your diet is a good place to begin. Try implementing some of the basics of the Mediterranean Diet.

Speech Recognition Reporting Solutions for Healthcare: Pain or Gain?

Top 10 list and discussion of why people choose speech recognition solutions for reporting in healthcare.

Easy cure: The Rise of Pain-Free Healthcare

We come across dozens of design breakthroughs and technological innovations daily--so many that it's easy to miss important trends emerging in the chaos all ar…