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Questions and Answers Man holding his ear

You asked, we answered: How do you pop a clogged ear?
Question: I have muffled hearing in one ear. What can I do to alleviate it? Answered by Ear, Nose and Throat physician assistant Nicole Bowdino, PA-C.
Healthy Lifestyle Man holding bell peppers

What does a heart-healthy diet look like?
Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Healthy eating plays a significant role in controlling heart disease and reducing the risk factors associated with heart attacks and strokes.
Questions and Answers Woman grabbing her abdomen in pain, holding pills

You asked, we answered: Why does my UTI keep coming back?
Question: Why does my UTI keep coming back? Answer from physician assistant Chloe Condrey, PA-C.
Questions and Answers Woman applying cream to her face

You asked, we answered: Is the sunscreen in your makeup enough?
Question: Does sunscreen included in makeup like foundation and powder really protect you from the sun enough to skip daily sunscreen application? Answer from board-certified dermatologist Vanessa Voss, MD.
Events and Webinars Woman in hospital bed looking at x-ray of hip replacement

Advancing Health webinar: What to consider with hip replacement surgery
Join orthopaedic surgeon Christopher Deans, MD, as he explains the “little things” that make a good hip replacement, great.
Healthy Lifestyle Middle-aged woman looking stressed at her desk

Can stress cause a stroke?
Stress is an inevitable part of life that can sometimes feel overwhelming. If left unaddressed, it can also have major impacts on your health.
Conditions and Services Man taking his blood sugar

How does diabetes affect the kidneys?
Serious complications can result from untreated diabetic kidney disease. Kidney disease is not reversible and can eventually lead to life-threatening kidney failure and the need for a kidney transplant.
Healthy Lifestyle Pregnant woman, husband, and doula

Can doulas come to the hospital?
Doulas offer support to mothers and help them make informed decisions, enhancing their overall birthing experience.
Conditions and Services Woman experiencing psychosis

What are psychosis symptoms, and how are they treated?
Psychosis is a symptom that distorts a person's thoughts and perceptions, making it difficult for them to distinguish what's real from what's not.
Questions and Answers Man using massage gun on man's neck

You asked, we answered: Can using a massage gun on your neck cause a stroke?
Question: Can using a massage gun on your neck cause a stroke? Answer from Pierre Fayad, MD, neurologist.
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