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KAREN’S STORY - PART V -
“The Pink Badge of Courage”
Karen Moore's dedication to promoting breast cancer awareness was evident this month as she gathered recruits and participated in Houston's Race for the Cure...

Why does my stomach always start to growl when I think about going on a diet?
Tired of Yo Yo dieting? Here's some straight talk about weight management

“IT’S NOT IN MY HEAD!”
Thimos G. Paschalis, M.D., Internal Medicine
Imagine what it's like going to a doctor over and over again to find out what's causing your pain and fatigue and being told that test show there is nothing wrong with you. The implication, of course is that it's all in your head...

PRECONCEPTION PLANNING BEST FOR HEALTHY BABIES AND MOMS - Having a baby can be a wonderful and exciting experience. But, this obstetrician says too many people plan some of the other milestones in life far more thoroughly. Here are some good guidelines for getting a pregnancy off to a good start

ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY TECHNIQUE USED TO TREAT HEEL PAIN - Charles E. Hammonds, D.P.M.
Do your feet hurt when you first stand on them in the morning or after you have been sitting for a while? A podiatrist talks about how to end the pain and put the bounce back in your step

FLU SEASON ON THE HORIZON... GET YOUR FLU SHOTS NOW!
It's that time of year again. Get your flu shot before mid-November

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