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How do you know if you have thyroid issues?

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck, near your collarbones. While this organ is little, it’s got big responsibilities, including regulating important hormone levels,…

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Excessive thirst and what it means: Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes can be subtle. Take thirst, for example. If you find yourself reaching for the water bottle more than usual — it could be a…

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Emergency robotic-assisted surgery prevents Jeffersonville, Indiana, woman from having major abdominal surgery

Jeffersonville, Indiana, resident Connie Moser had been diagnosed with a hernia in her abdominal area. A hernia occurs when an organ pushes through tissue or muscle that holds it in…

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Amid the fear and restlessness of anxiety, don’t overlook the physical symptoms

The difficulty concentrating and the feeling of dread, irritability or restlessness that come with anxiety can make it difficult to notice some of the physical symptoms of anxiety. Some level…

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Are you taking the right vitamins? Signs of vitamin D deficiency

You know vitamins are good for you, and you might know humans get vitamin D from exposure to the sun’s warming rays. There are also vitamin D supplements sold over…

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Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s expanding care in Bowling Green

Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s are expanding services in Western Kentucky through the integration of a well-respected primary care practice in the Bowling Green community. The $1.2 million investment to…

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A doctor’s global journey to providing bilingual health care in Louisville

In 1995 I arrived in Louisville with my wife and two teenagers. I had $400 dollars to my name and a debt of $4,000 to a family member in Miami,…

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Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s expand services in Westport Plaza

Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s continue to fulfill their promise to expand access to health care with the opening of a new multipractice location in Westport Plaza in northeastern Louisville….

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Norton Healthcare expands access to care in east Jeffersonville

Norton Healthcare continues its focus of expanding access to health care in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Additional emergency and diagnostic services soon will be available when Norton Medical Center opens on Monday,…

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Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s bring new level of care to Frankfort

Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s continue to focus on providing accessible health care to central Kentucky with the opening of a new multi-practice location in Frankfort. The new space —…

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Injectable medication may help lower cholesterol if other treatments haven’t

PCSK9 inhibitors are an injectable, cholesterol-lowering medication for people who have tried other treatments and still have high cholesterol. This medication may be especially helpful if you’ve had high cholesterol…

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Some of the first signs of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) can be extreme thirst and frequent urination with high blood sugar levels

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can occur in people with diabetes, both undiagnosed and known diabetes. It can be brought on by a variety of contributors including…

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