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Rebecca Fast
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Understanding Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia, known as male and female pattern hair loss, is the most common genetic reason for hair loss and/or baldness, affecting an estimated 50...

The Fundamentals of Women’s Health
The Complexities of Women’s Healthcare Both women and men suffer from many of the same illnesses and diseases. However, some conditions affect women more than...

Protecting Our Largest Organ
According to the National Eczema Association (NEA), around 31.6 million people in the United States – approximately 10% of the population – have some form...

Understanding Endometriosis
Approximately six and a half million American women have endometriosis, according to the Office on Women’s Health, and many suffer with chronic pelvic pain, severe...

Heart Disease: Recognizing the Symptoms
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in U.S. adults, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with a person dying every 33...

Image Matters
Dermatologists, plastic surgeons, physician assistants and other aesthetic experts discuss what’s trending in the field, tips for the best injectable experience and why anti-aging efforts...

Caring for the Tiniest of Patients
Neonatal intensive care units (NICU) care for the tiniest patient population – newborn babies who are born prematurely or with other serious medical complications. “Some...

A Fresh Start
Physical Health: Reaching Your Goals When beginning a new exercise routine, you may have specific goals in mind. Maybe it’s to lose weight, build strength...

Understanding Arthritis
Millions of Americans live with the pain and discomfort associated with arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are more than 100 different types of...

Increasing Immunity
As cold and flu season begins, how to avoid being sick becomes a hot topic, along with the many products on the market claiming to...