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Is Pfizer Manipulating Your Doctor?

Recent events have many people who take statin drugs wondering if they or even their doctors are being manipulated by large drug companies and health insurance providers. One of the...Read entire article »

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The Nutrient That Can Help You Lose Weight, Lower Cholesterol and Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

What Is Dietary Fiber? Dietary fiber comes from the portion of plants that is not digested by enzymes in the intestinal tract. Different types of plants have varying amounts...Read entire article »

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How Climate Affects Your Health

My knee says a storm is coming... The word “holistic” is used extensively to describe complementary forms of health care. But what does holistic really mean? My definition of...Read entire article »

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The Facts: What Medicaid Pays for Long-term Care

People often confuse Medicaid for Medicare, another popular government-sponsored program. However, these programs are very different in what they are designed to do. Medicare is the national health care assistance...Read entire article »

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What Is…a Face Sheet?

A face sheet is a document that gives a patient’s information at a quick glance. Face sheets can include contact details, a brief medical history and the patient’s level of...Read entire article »