According to a recent study, adjustable gastric banding surgery (often called lap band) can result in the loss of 50 percent of excess weight. The study also showed that the weight stayed off, even 15 years later. Long-term weight loss, like the patients in the study experienced, can improve health and…
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If you have an abnormal bump or mass on your hand or wrist, there’s no need to panic. But you also shouldn’t ignore it just because it isn’t painful, according to Michael DiDonna, MD, a hand surgeon at Indiana University Health Physicians Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. If your mass…
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After months of preparing for your mini marathon, your race day is finally here! Below are guidelines on what to do and what to expect the day of your mini marathon. WHAT TO EAT Generally, everyone should eat a nutrient-rich diet that includes 60-65 percent carbohydrates, 20-25 percent protein and 10-20…
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Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health celebrates a decade of helping patients with the Berlin Heart. Severe heart failure is scary at any age, but it can be especially difficult for children. Thanks to the Berlin Heart, a mechanical heart support system designed especially for children, pediatric…
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Commentary by Dr. Mary Jean Vorwald There’s no denying that cigarette smoking is hazardous to our health. Smoking causes multiple forms of cancer, including lung, throat, mouth, esophagus, stomach and bladder. It can result in emphysema as well. Smoking is also an expensive habit – not just…
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Up to 25 percent of patients with diabetes will develop the most common foot wound – a foot ulcer. People with diabetes must be careful of where they get pedicures, what shoes they wear and even how they dry in-between their toes. What is a diabetic foot ulcer? A diabetic foot ulcer is an open…
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It’s one of the leading medical issues of our time: human donor organs are in extremely short supply, while nearly 20 Americans die daily waiting for a life-saving transplant. So, why aren’t more people giving the gift of life through organ donation? In many cases, family members aren’t…
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Springtime generally signals the beginning of allergy season. During this time of year, people with nasal congestion often wonder if their symptoms are caused by allergies or the common cold. Because the symptoms of allergies and colds are similar, it’s often difficult to tell which condition is…
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Every year, the Arthritis Walk helps to raise necessary funds to help continue the Arthritis Foundation’s search to find a cure along with continuing arthritis research, education and programs to help improve the lives of those who suffer. In addition, the Arthritis Walk celebrates those who are…
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Running a 13.1-mile mini marathon is a huge accomplishment that puts a lot of stress on all systems of your body, including the muscles, tendons and bones. Most injuries that occur during mini marathon training and on race day are the result of running too far of a distance too fast (not gradually…
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