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Stomach flu or appendicitis?

January 21, 2021

Stomach pain is the most well-known clue of appendicitis. It is also a familiar clue of a stomach virus. Both conditions can have similar symptoms...

Heartburn or heart attack?

January 21, 2021

It can be challenging to decode digestive issues from a heart attack. Knowing the clues can be lifesaving.

What to do if you have GERD

April 15, 2020

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach acid backs up into and irritates the esophagus, impacts nearly one in five ...

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Liver disease increasing in younger people

September 9, 2019

Liver disease is on the rise, especially in younger adults. With no symptoms in the early stages, this silent condition can go undetected for...

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Do I have diabetes?

January 14, 2019

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t travel alone. This common disease can wreak havoc on your eye, kidney, nerve and heart health. But the good news is, ...

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Diabetes management

November 28, 2018

Diabetes doesn’t travel alone. But diabetes management can prevent complications.

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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

October 24, 2018

IBD is a chronic, incurable illness. But it can be managed with the help of a GI specialist. Learn about how IBD differs from IBS, the types ...

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Can you prevent diabetes?

January 29, 2018

Type 2 diabetes doesn't travel alone. This common disease can wreak havoc on your eye, kidney, nerve and heart health. But the good news is, ...

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Answers to embarrassing bathroom questions

November 1, 2017

The experts at HCA Midwest Health tackle some of the top bathroom topics.

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How do I manage urinary incontinence?

November 1, 2017

Here are some tips for managing urinary incontinence or overactive bladder, which can be caused by various factors.

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What does poop say about my health?

November 1, 2017

How your poop looks and smells can give clues to what's going on inside your body.

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What are the symptoms of pelvic prolapse?

October 31, 2017

Does it feel like your bladder is going to fall out? Pelvic organ prolapse is kind of a herniation of the organs that are supported by the vagina...

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Fatty liver disease

June 14, 2017

A diagnosis of liver disease can be frightening, but early detection is the best defense. One of three Americans is now living with fatty liver...

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