New Parent, News, Obstetrics

Weakened pelvic floor and other changes brought on by pregnancy

Pregnancy can bring a lot of changes for a woman — emotionally and physically. While it can be easy to talk about the joys and challenges of navigating motherhood or…

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News, Obstetrics

Nitrous oxide: An old birthing choice for moms is new again

The latest trend in alternative labor options may give many pregnant women a smile. Nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas, is commonly thought of as a medication used…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News, Weight Management

A real-world look at Dry January and the Whole30 program

January got off to a rough start. On top of the post-holiday blues and bitter cold that sat on top of our city, I resolved to spend the month alcohol-free…

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Cancer, News

Latest report hails another drop in U.S. cancer deaths

The American Cancer Society’s 2018 Cancer Statistics report hails another annual drop in cancer deaths. It finds that overall nationwide cancer deaths fell 1.7 percent in 2015. Continuous declines over…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Attack, News

Panic attack or a heart attack?

It comes on out of nowhere: a terrible feeling of dread. You feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your chest. You feel like you can’t breathe and you start shaking….

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News, Sports Health

Street-smart safety tips for runners

Despite what you may think, you are not invincible once you hit the streets. Dangers are around every corner! Safety should always a top priority when running. Here are some…

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News, Sports Health

Marathon training: Conquering hills

“Hill” can be a nasty four-letter word for any runner. Don’t let a fear of incline stand in your way of conquering a course with hills. With proper technique, you…

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News

Birth control and breast cancer risk

A study published in December in the New England Journal of Medicine on the link between birth control and breast cancer shows that women who use contraceptives with hormones may…

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Common Cold, Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Is it a cold or the flu?

Primary Care Norton Healthcare primary care physicians and advanced practice providers offer flu care throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. Norton Now Signs and symptoms Influenza Cold Symptom onset Abrupt Gradual…

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Cancer, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Meet Tina Griffith, cancer survivor turned health advocate

Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from a doctor. But, once those life-changing words were spoken to Tina Griffith, the Norton Children’s Hospital employee chose to fight….

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Caregivers: how to care for loved ones during cold and flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 36 states already have widespread flu activity, much earlier than the usual February peak. Twenty-one of those states show a high…

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Heart, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Meet Chris Pryor, beating heart disease

Chris Pryor works out, he volunteers for his church, and he enjoys spending time with his family. He thought he was healthy; however, a persistent cough and sharp chest pains…

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