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Beating the dreaded norovirus this summer

June 26, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

It’s extremely contagious and known to spread at resorts, day care centers, nursing homes, summer camps, cruise ships and other similar, enclosed spaces.
Being healthy starts in your gut: Tips for promoting optimal gut health and preventing disease

June 19, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

The gut is a powerhouse within the body — it converts food into energy, delivers valuable nutrients into the bloodstream, manages waste and protects against disease. In fact, the gut is an intrinsic link to bettering our overall health and wellness.
Choosing a safe and effective birth control method to suit your lifestyle

June 12, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

With so many safe and effective methods of birth control available, choosing the right one can be daunting.
Boost your immune system to fend off shingles

June 5, 2017

MountainView Hospital

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 1 in 3 people in the United States will get shingles at some point, and 1 million new cases are diagnosed annually.
Your guide to health and wellness during pregnancy

May 29, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

While expectant mothers are tasked with making many important lifestyle changes, a healthful pregnancy does not need to be overly restrictive.
Protecting Las Vegans from infectious diseases

May 22, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

Tackling the spread of infectious disease is paramount for health care providers, medical researchers and public health workers alike. In a transient city like Las Vegas, preventing the spread of infectious disease is an especially difficult task.
Take care of your bones now to prevent osteoporosis later in life

May 15, 2017

Sunrise Health

While serious conditions like osteoporosis tend to affect older people, taking care of your bones when you’re young can prevent the development of bone disease later.
What happens when you have thyroid problems? How this hormone-producing gland affects your overall health

May 7, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Optimal thyroid function is a key component for overall health. Unfortunately, the thyroid is often misunderstood and related disorders can go unrecognized.
How to store medication and prescription drugs safely at home

May 1, 2017

MountainView Hospital

Follow this guide to learn how to best care for and keep your medications.
Understanding and recognizing hernias in children

April 24, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

We often think about hernias as they affect adults, but it is a common condition for infants and children as well.
Easing symptoms for allergy sufferers in Las Vegas

April 17, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

Springtime in Las Vegas brings many welcome changes — warm weather, long days, blooming flora. Unfortunately, the season also ushers in a host of tough symptoms for allergy sufferers.
What is life like after losing a limb?

April 10, 2017

MountainView Hospital

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are nearly 2 million amputees living in the U.S., and more than 500 Americans lose a limb each day. Even considering the prevalence of limb loss, the subject is widely under- represented and often misunderstood.
Is it possible to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?

April 3, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

In the U.S. alone, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. “Memory loss isn’t always a normal part of aging. Dementia diseases should not carry a stigma or taboo,” said Upinder Singh, M.D., Geriatric Medicine Specialist at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.
Tips for talking to your children about puberty

March 27, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

The conversations can be awkward, especially early on, but there are ways to broach the topic so everyone is comfortable.
Why folic acid is important for pregnancy

March 20, 2017

Sunrise Health

Taking a folic acid supplement is one of the most important things a woman can do during the early stages of her pregnancy because it can help prevent birth defects.
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