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Physicians break down differences between heart attack and heart failure

Memorial Hermann — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:04:48 +0000

Each spring, physicians and specialists recognize Heart Month and take the opportunity to share important heart health information with patients and the community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6.2 mil...

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Are you a candidate for hip replacement surgery? Medical advancements help patients live a pain free, mobile life

Memorial Hermann — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 19:21:22 +0000

In a 2018 study published by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, researchers projected that the annual number of total hip arthroplasties, or total hip replacements, would grow significantly by 2030. This projection is driven by a number of factors,...

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Thinking about weight loss surgery? There’s never been a better time

Memorial Hermann — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:02:05 +0000

Have you considered weight loss surgery but didn’t know where to start? The new year is an excellent time to take stock of your health and explore ways to improve it. Bariatric surgeon Dr. John Cowling, assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at...

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Rethink employee health in 2022 by implementing these 7 tips to improve workplace wellness

Memorial Hermann — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

It’s hard to overestimate the value of healthy workforce. Employees who are mentally and physically well are more productive, less absent from work and feel better about themselves, their jobs and their employers — outcomes that can contribute to the b...

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Doctors outline who is at risk for vascular disease

Memorial Hermann — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:29:27 +0000

Everyone is at risk for vascular disease, and with National Diabetes Heart Connection Day in November, it’s important to understand the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options, especially for those with diabetes. Twin brother vascular surgeons, Dr...

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Memorial Hermann offering COVID-19 boosters for high-risk individuals

Memorial Hermann — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 20:05:30 +0000

For the safety and health of your colleagues and families, Memorial Hermann is advising Houston-area employers to encourage their workforces to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and the flu to help avoid a “twindemic” of flu and COVID-19 cases this fall ...

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The other pandemic threatening lives and livelihoods

Memorial Hermann — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:17:45 +0000

Most recent discussions about public health center around the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, another pandemic is also threatening lives and livelihoods—the pandemic of type 2 diabetes.

According to a March 2020 report published in the Journal of Epidemiology...

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Protecting your employees from the flu and COVID-19

Memorial Hermann — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:51:05 +0000

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create unprecedented challenges in both our personal and professional lives, infectious disease experts are also predicting that this year’s flu season will be one of the worst in years.

“We saw a large increase ...

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Don’t delay: Your mammogram is too important to put off

Memorial Hermann — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:47:47 +0000

When was your last screening mammogram? Has it been more than a year? Mammograms are easy to put off, especially during the pandemic, but sticking to an annual schedule is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

The physicians af...

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