Scoliosis: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Scoliosis is a musculoskeletal disorder in which there is a sideways curvature of the spine1 or backbone. The bones that make up the spine are called vertebrae. Some people who…
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Understanding Heart Disease: Learning the Terminology
The words used to describe many medical conditions can be difficult to understand. When the doctor tells you that a loved one has unstable angina, you need to know what…
DASH Eating Plan: Reduce Your Weight & Blood Pressure
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This quote by Benjamin Franklin is the key to your health. It ‘d be nice if people would do more…
Getting Enough Vitamin D? Black Americans have lowest levels!
What happens if we don’t get enough vitamin D? Lack of vitamin D affects bones and many other parts of the body. Growing children who do not get enough vitamin…