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When a headache strikes, it can strike hard, taking us down for the count and causing us to miss important events. At one time or another, we have all had a headache come on, causing us to need…
When a headache strikes, it can strike hard, taking us down for the count and causing us to miss important events. At one time or another, we have all had a headache come on, causing us to need…
Some decisions are straightforward: If your car needs repairs, you go to the mechanic. If you need a haircut, you go to a hair salon. But when it comes to healthcare, the choice is not always so clear. When…
Cancer, the disease that claims the lives of over 600,000 Americans every year, begins when cells in the body begin growing out of control. Almost any part of the body can fall victim to its cells becoming cancer, and…
In the excitement of the New Year, it can be easy to get roped in to creating New Year’s Resolutions that may be overwhelming to achieve. This year, I want to get in shape, or I want to eat…
5 Tips for Safely Easing into Exercise 1. Start With a Coach If you have a gym membership, but don’t know where to start, invest in a qualified personal trainer. Although you’ll spend a little more money upfront, he…
The holidays are fast approaching, as well as cold and flu season. While we all like to focus on giving this time of year, there’s one item that is not on anyone’s wish list - germs! Between visiting…
No one ever said Thanksgiving dinner was healthy. But there are certain tricks to make it a little healthier—and to avoid riding out an uncomfortable food coma on the couch for the rest of the night. Whether you’re…
UAB Medical West Hueytown Health Center is proud to welcome Dr. LaShaundra Thedford-Smith as an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Physician, effective September 2018! Dr. Thedford-Smith has an extensive background in academia: after attending Jefferson County International Baccalaureate (ranked…
The UAB Medical West Hoover Health Center is proud to welcome Dr. Harveen Sodhi, MD! Dr. Sodhi will be joining the family medicine team at the Hoover Health Center. Dr. Sodhi began her undergraduate career in medicine at…