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Overcoming Male Infertility

Helping couples realize their dreams is one of the most fulfilling things a urologist can do, professionally and personally. After a couple has been trying to have a child for approximately a year without success, they’re considered, medically, to be an “infertile couple.” About 15 percent of couples fall into this category and about 50 […]

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CBD Oil, Myth or Magic

CBD, short for cannabidiol the non-psychoactive compound found in the marijuana and hemp plant, is one of the hundreds of cannabidiols which are present in these plants but do not cause euphoria or intoxication.  Its cousin, THC or tetrahydrocannadadiol, is responsible for these effects and is present in marijuana. CBD works in the body’s endocannabinoid […]

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Measles – What You Need to Know

Before a vaccination for measles was discovered in 1963, 4 million people per year contracted measles.  Of the 4 million diagnosed 48,000 of these patients were hospitalized, 1,000 suffered encephalitis, or brain swelling, and 400-500 died.  A separate measles vaccination was released in 1963 and the MMR or measles, mumps, rubella vaccination was released in […]

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extreme heat safety tips

Weathering Extreme Heat

Staying healthy in steamy, hot summer weather can be challenging. Failing to do so can be life threatening. That’s why it’s essential to understand the effects of extreme heat on our body and have plans and strategies in place to reduce the impact of high temperatures and humidity. Late July and early August are the […]

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