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November is National Epilepsy Month

Carole E. Young Rowan Epilepsy Support Group Epilepsy is a medical condition that causes seizures and affects 2.5 ...

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FDA revokes approval of Avastin for breast cancer

LAURAN NEERGAARD,AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The government delivered a blow to some desperate patients Friday as ...

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Marsh column: Body performs better with breakfast

To eat or not to eat, that is the question. Over the years, there has been study after ...

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Community 5k Run/Walk

Rowan Regional Medical Center is proud to present the CommYounity 5K Run Walk. Bring the entire family to ...

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Ester column

Well, I am not 50 yet (45), but I have had my first colonoscopy. I am having some ...

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Breast cancer survivor to share story

SALISBURY — Dr. Marty Younts kept a journal from the day of her breast cancer diagnosis through surgeries, ...

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Pinking out on breast cancer

By Dr. Christopher Nagy Why isn’t there more emphasis on prevention? It’s obvious that we are in the ...

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Two Rowan nurses make Top 100

SALISBURY — Two nurses at Rowan Regional Medical Center have been chosen among top 100 nurses in North ...

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Nagy column: Sunshine on my shoulders,in a healthy,responsible way

John Denver had it right many years ago when he sang: “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.” ...

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Health care pros: Get ready for flu season

By Scott Jenkins sjenkins@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Bob Casmus admits he’s “not a regular” when it comes to getting ...

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Jennifer Aniston tours breast cancer center

By STACY A. ANDERSON – Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, VA (AP) — Lending her support to Breast Cancer Awareness ...

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Who should get a flu shot?

Who should get it? The Centers for Disease Control recommends anyone age 6 months or older get a ...

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Back-to-Work Tips for Nursing Moms

Going back to work after having a baby can be a challenging transition for new moms – especially ...

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Ester Marsh: Losing weight requires more than diet change

Q. I lost my belly fat but as soon as I got off my diet it all came ...

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Salisbury – Rowan Regional Medical Center today was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality ...

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SALISBURY, N.C. – Rowan Regional Medical Center is one of only 60 hospitals nationwide to be named as ...

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Ladies Night Out at Catawba

Fun: Savor gourmet treats, shop the latest fashion styles and accessories, enjoy wine tastings and visit health exhibits. ...

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New SIDS research suggests link to serotonin

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) can be a devastating blow to new parents. Seemingly out of nowhere an ...

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Diving into cancer treatment

By Joanie Morris For the Salisbury Post – CLEVELAND — Jim Redmond has been diving for more than ...

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Simple ways to reduce cancer risk

Millions of people have had their lives touched by cancer. Whether dealing with their own diagnosis or that ...

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Why Breast Is Best for Babies

One of the first choices a new mother will have to make is whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed ...

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Three generations of breast cancer survivorship

By Liz Wurster For the Salisbury Post ne of the clearest memories of my childhood was when my ...

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New Breast Health Center opens

By Karissa Minn kminn@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Rowan County women can now receive most of their breast cancer diagnostic ...

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Catawba to perform play about breast cancer

Simone Grant Timoney, a 1983 alumna of Catawba College, died in November 2005 after a six-year battle with ...

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St. Aubin Stout's breast cancer memoir

By Katie Scarvey kscarvey@salisburypost.com Heather Stout was only 24 when she lost her mother, Linda St. Aubin to ...

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Diagnosing gynecologic cancer

Chances are someone you know may be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer in her lifetime. Just what are ...

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Ester Marsh: Suck it in to flatten belly

Q: How do I turn flab into muscle? And how do I get my belly flat? A: I ...

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Nagy column: Choose health

Editor’s note: Local physician Chris Nagy will be writing a column for the Post about health issues. Each ...

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