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Day camp brings sunshine to children with cancer
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer When he was three years old, Jaeden Prince was sitting on the floor, playing as any child would at his age. But when he looked up at his mother Xiomara Mitchell-Prince and his eyes crossed, she knew something was wrong. “Call it a mother’s intuition,” she said. Mitchell-Prince decided to bring her…
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Learn what’s safe, what isn’t and how to get a good night’s sleep
By David Goldstein, M.D. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, or you wake up earlier than you would like, you may be suffering from insomnia. Found to be one of the most common sleep disorders, insomnia is experienced by as many as 40 percent of Americans at some point in their lifetime. It…
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FDA is taking steps to protect U.S. minors from tanning bed exposure
In late December 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a number of new restrictions related to the use of tanning beds, including banning their use among individuals younger than 18 years. As the comment period on the proposal winds down, investigators Elliot J. Coups, Ph.D., from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey;…
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Post bariatric surgery exercise: Take it outside!
By Ayotunde Adeyeri, M.D., FASMBS After weight loss surgery it is important to stick to the personalized diet and exercise plan your bariatric surgeon has recommended for you. If your weight loss surgeon has cleared you to start exercising, consider taking it outdoors now that spring is here. The average American spends about 90 percent…
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Neck pain is a common problem, but you don’t need to live with it
By Dr. Christopher Russo Has neck pain prevented you from doing things you want to do? Has is caused you to miss out on certain activities? Has it caused you to have less energy, interfered with your concentration, or made you grumpy? Has neck pain stopped you from getting things done or playing with your…
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Patients can now find Saint Peter’s physicians and schedule appointments online
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System introduced a new service that helps patients more seamlessly access Saint Peter’s physicians via online scheduling. The service facilitates online appointment-making with participating providers across dozens of specialties, with additional physicians, specialties and appointment availability to be added in coming months. This service is powered by digital health marketplace Zocdoc. To…
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Bartley Healthcare to hold free Stroke Awareness Seminar May 12
Bartley Healthcare, Jackson, welcomes the community to participate in a free seminar on Stroke Awareness on May 12 at 5:30 p.m. The facility is located at 175 Bartley Road. May is Stroke Health Month, and Bartley Healthcare is sponsoring a presentation to help more people understand the disease. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of…
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Treat skin with care
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer accounts for the largest number of cancer diagnoses in the United States. Each year, nearly five million Americans are treated for skin cancer, with most cases being nonmelanoma skin cancer, typically diagnosed as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. But skin cancer is not the only…
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Keep skin healthy by knowing sunscreen facts
The best way to care for skin is to be smart about sun exposure. Too much unprotected exposure to the sun can cause a host of problems, from premature wrinkling to skin cancer. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of cases of skin cancer are reported each year, and many more may go…
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