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Zika Virus - How to Stay Safe This Summer
What is Zika?
Chances are you probably hadn’t heard of the Zika virus just a few months ago. That’s because the illness was localized to certain tropical areas. But now it is spreading. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Zika as a public health emergency of international concern.… See more
Living With Chronic Pain? Learn Some Safer Alternatives to Opioids
Why are opioids dangerous?
After pop music icon Prince died at 57, media reports linked his death to painkillers, specifically opioids. And while no official cause of death has been released, prescription painkillers are still dominating stories about the singer’s death and… See more
Can't Sleep? These Natural Remedies May Help You Get Some Shut Eye
Natural Therapies that May Help You Sleep Better
You’ve tried warm milk. You’ve tried medications. You even bought a new mattress; but you’re still not getting enough sleep. What’s going on? 

Insomnia is a common problem in the United States. Almost one-third of American adults complain that they can’t fall asleep, stay asleep or… See more
MDVIP Appreciates Providing Mothers With Care That Goes Beyond Traditional Primary Care
Happy Mother's Day
As patients, we’re used to our MDVIP-affiliated physicians taking care of us. But they often take care of our family members. In honor of Mother’s Day, we pulled together some patient stories about our moms – and the doctors who take care of them. Medical Security – from Faye and Jim… See more
Is the Future of Exercise in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Pill Might Someday Be Able to Replace Exercise
If you’ve ever longed for the day that you could simply take a pill to reap the benefits of working out, here’s a story for you: Scientists in Australia and Denmark are in the early stages of research for a pill that could one day mimic the effects of exercise. A study recently published in Cell… See more
The Science Behind Happiness and Its Impact on Health
Happiness and Health
Years of studies suggest that happiness can improve quality of life because happy people tend to have better jobs they excel at and are more satisfied with marriages and friendships. But in recent years, scientists have begun focusing on how that happiness impacts people’s health and happiness.… See more
Foods that May Help Boost Your Estrogen and Testosterone Levels
Foods that Help Boost Hormones
During a woman’s transition into menopause, a period often referred to as perimenopause, her progesterone, testosterone and estrogen levels begin declining. This raises a woman’s risk for CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) because estrogen increases good cholesterol (HDL), decreases bad cholesterol (LDL… See more
New Year's Resolutions for Stress and Weight Management
Tips for Stress Management and Weight Management
Now that the holiday season has ended, many of us will begin focusing on New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss consistently ranks as one of the most popular resolutions, along with other weight-related goals like drinking less alcohol, eating healthier foods and getting fit. However, the financial… See more
Future Probiotic Pill May Be Able to Treat and Possibly Cure Diabetes
Probiotic Pill May Be Able to Treat Diabetes
Diabetes is a complicated disease affecting 29.1 million Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association. The ADA also reports that 8.1 million people are living with the disease but are undiagnosed, and another 86 million have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Diabetes can lead to a host… See more
New Research Sheds Light on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome, recently renamed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is a complex disorder that affects about one million Americans. ME/CFS can strike anyone but most often occurs among middle-aged Caucasian women, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… See more

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