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What is a lumbar strain? A lumbar strain is an injury to the low back. This leads to damaged tendons and muscles that can spasm and feel sore. The lumbar…

What is air pollution? Air pollution is when harmful substances are in the air that we breathe. National agencies and organizations report the following: Air pollution comes from many sources.…

What is pollen? Pollen is the tiny egg-shaped male cells of plants, including trees, grasses, and weeds. Pollen is microscopic in size. It is the most common cause of hay…

If you have diabetes, eating the right foods is key to staying healthy. Reading the Nutrition Facts labels on foods is an important first step. You know that many foods…

What is hepatitis B (HBV)? Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver. It’s caused by the hepatitis B virus. It can be mild and short-term. Or it may…

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may have noticed that you feel your symptoms more after meals. A low-FODMAP diet can help pinpoint the foods that are setting…

What is a teratogen? A teratogen is something that can cause or raise the risk for a birth defect in a baby. They are things that a mother may be…

What is robot-assisted cardiac surgery? Robot-assisted cardiac surgery is heart surgery done through very small cuts (incisions) in the chest. The surgeons use tiny instruments and robot-controlled tools to do…

What is minimally invasive scoliosis surgery for children? Minimally invasive scoliosis surgery is a type of procedure done to fix an abnormal curve of the spine known as scoliosis. This…

Cancer treatments can cause side effects that make it hard to eat. Sometimes dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or mouth sores cause eating problems. At other times there may be a…