Making the decision to have a baby is one of life’s biggest milestones. As anticipation grows, there are steps prospective parents can take to improve the chance of a healthy pregnancy. Couples should schedule a pre-conception appointment with a trusted doctor at least three months before attempting…
Read MoreBefore Surgery After having a hysterectomy at an early age, Jane* rapidly gained weight, over 100 pounds in just one year. She began experiencing knee pain, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Years later, after many failed diets, she heard about the IU Health Arnett bariatric weight loss program…
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No one really knows how many people suffer heat-related illnesses each year because many cases go unreported. Beating the heat shouldn’t be taken lightly, especially for elderly people, children and people with chronic health conditions. In this post, Jeff Wang, MD, a family and sports medicine…
Read MoreWhen Jessica Bell was born two months early, her parents Kara and Jim Bell weren’t sure what the future would hold. As doctors expected, Jessica’s lungs weren’t fully developed and she had trouble breathing. The neonatal specialty team from Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University…
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Doctors have long had mixed feelings about patients who show up for their appointments with armloads of Internet research. The tendency to self-diagnose based on web-based research has even spawned a whole new term: cyberchondriac. Most medical experts realize that online research by patients is here…
Read MoreBev Wagner knew the importance of regular check-ups to maintain a healthy lifestyle. This is why every year for about the past 20 years,…
Read More Play VideoImagine adopting a daughter and as you're welcoming this little girl into your family, you discover she have serious health issues.…
Read More Play VideoSpunky does not even begin to describe Holden Harless. Full of curiosity and energy, he rushes into each new experience with an enthusiasm…
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