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Spinal muscular atrophy, a motor neuron disease, affect the voluntary muscles used for crawling, walking and swallowing.

Back to school means updating immunizations, too.

Cataract surgery can improve eyesight and is one of the safest and most effective surgeries.

Excessive sun exposure can cause long-term damage.

If you suspect your child may be suffering from chronic joint pain, speak to your pediatrician.

Each year, hernias affect millions of Americans, but experts believe that only a portion of those suffering seek any kind of medical treatment. National Hernia Awareness Month is observed each June in order to raise public awareness about hernias and effective hernia treatment. Most people do not understand what a hernia is or what causes one, much less the treatment

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Each June in the week leading up to Father’s Day, Men’s Health Week is observed. This nationally-recognized celebration draws attention to men’s health issues in an effort to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. First established in the early 1990s, Men’s Health Week was created because, despite

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Prevent osteoporosis with simple lifestyle changes.

In May, the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) celebrates National Osteoporosis Month in order to draw attention to the important issue of bone health. With an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from osteoporosis, the NOF is working to educate the public about the risk factors for this disease, as well as prevention methods. There are two types of risk factors for

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Each March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights what is considered to be the most preventable, beatable cancer if detected early. Commonly referred to as colon cancer, colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon (part of the large intestine) or the rectum. Colon cancer may begin as non-cancerous polyps — growths on the lining of the colon or rectum — that

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The average American takes around 5,000 steps each day, so it only makes sense that nearly half of all Americans experience some kind of foot pain during their lifetime. This pain can range from something as simple as an ingrown toenail to more complicated problems such as broken bones, pinched nerves, pain associated with the ball or arch of the

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Each year, the YMCA celebrates Healthy Kids Day, its initiative to improve the health and well-being of families across the country. This year, Healthy Kids Day is on Saturday, April 28. Healthy Kids Day encourages parents to make ‘play dates’ with their kids every day as a simple way to become a healthier, more active, and connected family. This year’s

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