Augusta University HealthLosing Weight When Your Thyroid’s Out of Whack The thyroid is such a tiny gland that we often don’t give it much thought. But when it isn’t functioning as it should, you can...
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3 Key Things to Know About mRNA Vaccines You may know that the COVID-19 vaccines that received emergency approval and are being distributed as “mRNA vaccines.” The mRNA (messenger...
It is that time of year again – the ball has dropped, the clock says 12:01 AM, the holidays are over, and now everyone is thinking about how to face 2021 and make healthy...
The simplest definition of Crohn’s disease is chronic inflammation that occurs in the digestive tract, but there’s more to it than that. Your digestive tract stretches from mouth...
After working hard all year to lose weight, the holiday season can feel like the final hurdle to cross. Unhealthy treats, such as cookies and candies, are easily accessible at all...
Black Americans are more likely to suffer and die from prostate cancer. Here is what you should know. According to the American Cancer Society, one in seven Black men will have...
The holidays are a time to drink and be merry, but festive drinking can put your heart at risk. Indulging in a few too many alcoholic drinks may trigger an irregular heartbeat...
From walking to working, joints keep your life moving—and when one of them is hurting, your everyday routine can be thrown out of whack. Practically everyone experiences joint...
Not all urinary tract infections are the same. Most of the time, you don’t think twice about going to the restroom. Urinating is a simple, pain-free process. But when bacteria...