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The liver is a vital organ that is responsible for many critical functions in our bodies. Livers produce bile that is essential for digestion. Livers process and store iron that is important for [...]

Infertility is a condition impacting more than 7.3 million Americans, or 1 in 8 couples of childbearing age.  Approximately 10% of women in the US aged 15-44 have difficulty getting pregnant or [...]

More than half of all Americans get a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STI) at some point in their life. Routine STI testing alerts you to any changes in your sexual health and can give [...]

Annual physical exams are important to your overall health and well-being.  These yearly exams are particularly essential for women.  While some patients view their annual physicals as a way to [...]

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that impacts 2-10% of menstruating women.  Although PMS and PMDD both have physical and emotional symptoms, [...]

Protein is an essential part of any well-balanced nutrition plan.  However, there are vastly different opinions on how much protein women actually need.  Too little and you may suffer from [...]

Typically as women age, there are many routine medical screenings that get added to your list.  Mammograms fall into this category and it can often be confusing to determine the differences in [...]

The average male life expectancy is five years less than females.  Men are also two to four times more likely than women to pass away prematurely from unintentional injury, homicide, and [...]

Hypertension is a word used to describe abnormally high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases your risk of developing many serious health problems – including stroke. Our [...]

Over the course of a day, adults must juggle an avalanche of competing priorities clamoring for our attention. Amidst all the demands on our time, mental health often gets pushed to the back [...]