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Battling Obesity
Lakeland Regional Health Unveils New Weight Loss Institute
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Fact From Fiction
Dr. Haight Dispels COVID-19 Myths and Explains Why He Trusts the Vaccine
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Healing Paws
A Service Dog, A Veteran, and the Journey Back From the Edge
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Teeth Whitening
By William Nerestant, DDS With the weather getting hotter and hotter, the summer months are right around the corner, and that means wedding season is upon us. Whether you’re the bride or groom, a bridesmaid or groomsman, or going as a guest, it is a special day for all involved, and special occasions like that…
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Learn About LASIK and Other Refractive Procedures
By David Loewy, MD Refractive surgery is designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism to effectively reduce dependency on eyeglasses and contacts. The most popular refractive procedure is LASIK, which stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis. It involves shaping the cornea using a laser. Other refractive procedures include photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and refractive…
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Is It a Virus or Allergies?
With one in every five Americans having some kind of allergy, it’s pretty common. There are many different kinds of indoor and outdoor allergies and sometimes the symptoms can be hard to tell the difference between a viral infection (like a cold) or if you are just having a flare up of allergies. Here are…
