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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

The National Institutes of Health acknowledged the effectiveness of acupuncture in 1997, even suggesting that it should be taught in medical schools. Since then, acupuncture has slowly gained acceptance, and many of the best medical centers offer it today. Despite its growing popularity, people are often surprised to learn about...

You’re not alone if you’re frustrated by living with allergies. Some form of allergic disease impacts about 50 million Americans. An allergy occurs when your immune system becomes oversensitive to a substance, called an allergen. When your body encounters the allergen, the contact initiates a reaction that produces antibodies to protect...

Chronic pain may affect as many as 50 million American adults, with nearly 20 million having symptoms described as high impact, creating significant barriers to daily living. It’s a contributing factor to the current opioid crisis and costly in terms of missed time from work.  Patients and doctors alike are...