JACKSON, Miss. – When she was a teenager, every day after school she would rush home to catch the next thrilling chapter of "Days of Our Lives."
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The Jabaley-Songcharoen Center for Hand, Upper Extremity and Nerve Surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center has officially been named a Center of Excellence in Surgery of the Hand by the Surgical Review Corportation, becoming the first in the world to earn this newly established designation for hand surgery centers.
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The multiple hands on deck caring for patients in UMMC’s Medical Intensive Care Unit are often aided by an equally capable unit secretary in the Medical Intensive Care Unit who knows a bit about being a patient herself.
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The Holmes Community College Ridgeland Campus held a Pinning Ceremony for the Practical Nursing Class of 2024 on June 27 at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison.
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Meade W. Mitchell of Ridgeland was installed as the 119th President of The Mississippi Bar on July 12 at the Bar’s Annual Business Session. The Mississippi Bar is composed of nearly 9,000 active members who are licensed to practice law in Mississippi.
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center is leasing brand-new medical office space directly across from the future ambulatory surgical center on Colony Park Boulevard in Ridgeland.
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Most Americans Avoid Lifesaving Colorectal Cancer Screening
(NewsUSA) - More than two-thirds of U.S. adults say they would rather file their taxes than get a colonoscopy, according to data from a new survey commissioned by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, the …
Knowing how many calories a food contains has become a familiar part of eating. But it may muddy rather than clarify a person’s understanding of how healthy that food is.
Rula 2025 State of Mental Health Report reveals 5 key takeaways to better understand the state of Americans' mental wellbeing in 2025.
Charlie Health questions why medications like buprenorphine and methadone, which can be lifesaving for people with opioid use disorder, are so underused.
Healthy body, healthy brain: Tips to optimize your brain health
(BPT) - By 2030, more than 20% of the U.S. population — about 71 million Americans — will be over the age of 65. With age, many of us may notice changes in cognition — things like …
Living Longer? Great! Now Stay Healthier, Too
(NAPSI)—Americans are living nearly a decade longer than they were in the 1970s. That’s great news—but staying healthy into your 80s and beyond requires extra care and an eye towards …
(BPT) - Forget the needles; a new wave of at-home skincare is empowering us to achieve remarkably smooth skin, and the buzz around the "Notox" movement advocating for injection-free alternatives for …
(BPT) - In the relentless battle against Alzheimer's disease, researchers are looking closely at a lab-made version of thiamine (also known as vitamin B1). This nutrient, crucial for brain function …
The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the number of cases at home and abroad has experts worried.
(BPT) - Americans overwhelmingly want to keep their natural teeth for their lifetime. But a new survey from the American Association of Endodontists reveals a disconnect between that goal and the …
(BPT) - No matter your age, you should be aware of how you can reduce your risk of stroke. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), strokes affect more than 800,000 people each year in …
What to Know Before Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
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The important role of clinical trials may ultimately help you or someone you love find a new treatment or ability to manage a condition, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), more effectively.
Take Steps Now to Protect Your Vision
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Your quality of life and overall well-being depend on developing habits that range from eating a healthy diet and drinking plenty of water to protecting your skin from sun damage.
Save a Life from Stroke
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Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age – even young people. Despite being one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the United States, strokes are largely preventable, treatable and beatable – if you can control your risk factors.
How Women Experience Heart Disease Differently
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Most people think of heart attacks as debilitating pain in the chest. However, that’s not always the case, especially for women, and missing the signs can be a matter of life and death.
Understanding the Hidden Dangers of LDL (Bad) Cholesterol
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High LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol, significantly increases your risk of heart disease. Understanding the impact of LDL cholesterol and knowing your LDL number can help you make informed decisions.
Menopause and Dry Eye: What Women Need to Know
(NAPSI)—It may seem surprising to some but dry eye is one of the most common conditions women going through the menopause experience. “Dry eye is a complicated eye condition with various causes. …
Fibich Leebron Copeland & Briggs explains that when aspiration happens during surgery, it can cause serious health problems, and in some cases is the result of a medical error that could point to malpractice.
(NAPSI)—Though women may understand how different conditions or hormonal changes affect their bodies, many do not realize how numerous issues specific to women can also be detrimental to their oral …
(NAPSI)—Early detection is essential when it comes to lung cancer, and early diagnosis can save lives. The Problem According to the American Lung Association—the leading organization …
(BPT) - When Tony Villiotti was diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer, at 71 years old he felt alone and overwhelmed. "Once we got the diagnosis, my wife …
(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Ashley partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Growing up, Ashley was active, played …
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It’s no secret that many grocery store dairy sections are filled with more options today. One choice continuing to gain favor with consumers is 100% grass-fed organic dairy.
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Doctor Mikhail Varshavski – also known as Doctor Mike – made a name for himself by pairing medical expertise with charisma and clarity. Now, his work is taking on new global significance as he steps into his latest role.
(NewsUSA) - More than 100,000 Americans have said goodbye to their common skin cancer without requiring surgery, owing to a relatively new noninvasive treatment available at many dermatology …
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Early diagnosis of APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) can keep your kidneys working longer, delaying the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant.
Avian influenza infections in the US have been rising over the past year, but there’s no evidence so far that people can infect each other with this strain of the virus.
Meningococcal disease: My survival story
(BPT) - By Jonathan DeguzmanThe doctors who saved my life in 2005 had to amputate all 10 of my fingers and both of my feet, in order to do so.The loss of my limbs was due to gangrene, which was …
Head and neck cancer survivor gets new Jaw in a Day
(BPT) - Looks matter. And for cancer survivors who've undergone major facial surgeries, changes to their appearance and function can be emotionally and physically devastating. For many, reclaiming a …
Comedian Kenan Thompson Doesn't Think GERD is So Funny
(BPT) - Actor, author and comedian Kenan Thompson can find humor in just about anything. However, one thing he cannot find the humor in is the heartburn due to Non-Erosive gastroesophageal reflux …
Finding Balance with Primary Immunodeficiency: Karla’s Journey
(BPT) - Karla has always found solace in the outdoors. Growing up on a large cattle ranch, she spent her days surrounded by wide-open fields, tending to animals and doing farm chores with her sister. …
New nonopioid approved for moderate-to-severe acute pain
(BPT) - Acute pain can affect anyone.1 Short-term pain (acute) starts suddenly following an injury or medical procedure and lasts less than three months.2,3 Acute pain can impact your quality of …
Why STI Testing Should Accompany Every Vaginitis Diagnosis
(BPT) - Each year, millions of women are diagnosed with vaginitis, an infection that most will experience at least once in their lifetime. It's one of the main reasons women visit their OB/GYN. …
Reading your brain waves to treat a debilitating disease
(BPT) - Liza Bobrow didn't think it was a big deal when her handwriting suddenly went haywire."It was just so bizarre," she remembers. "My handwriting was getting teeny-tiny. I couldn't even sign a …
Winter Blues for Your Skin: How Seasonal Changes Impact Eczema
(BPT) - As the temperature drops, many people with eczema may notice that their symptoms flare up or worsen. If you're struggling with dry, cracked, irritated skin and constant discomfort during the …