Health Topics

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5 things to consider to help prevent a C-section

Cesarean deliveries are common, but not always medically necessary. A certified nurse-midwife offers advice for how to avoid an unneeded C-section.

When childhood play leads to a broken arm or hand

A cast or splint usually helps heal a child's broken arm. Fractures involving the elbow may need surgery.

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Preparing your home before your joint replacement surgery

What to do before surgery to make life easier right afterward.

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The benefits of having a primary care physician

Are you established with a PCP? If not, here’s why you need this go-to health care provider in your corner.

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What is ‘trigger finger’?

Trigger finger means a finger catches, or locks, in one position. Here's how it's treated.

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New solutions for chronic pain management

Don't be afraid of physical activity. Consider these mind-body strategies for managing pain.

Why you should consider a second opinion for cancer

A Vanderbilt cancer expert answers your questions about second opinions.

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Making the heart care transition from pediatrics to adulthood

Young patients with congenital heart disease must learn to manage their condition as they become adults. Here’s what you need to know about making this important shift.

What does it mean to have dense breasts?

An expert talks through what it means to have "dense" breasts.