Neurosciences

Neurosurgeon discusses brain aneurysm story shared by ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Emilia Clarke

You may know actor Emilia Clarke from the hit HBO series “Game of Thrones.” She plays Daenerys Targaryen, a central character in the show. If you’re not a huge fan…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Attack

Average age of a heart attack is younger than you might think, so here are warning signs of a heart attack and what you need to know

Getting older definitely increases your risk for a heart attack, but that doesn’t mean younger adults should ignore concerning symptoms. While the majority of first heart attacks happen around age…

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Patient stories - Norton Healthcare, Spine

Norton Leatherman Spine surgeon plays unintentional matchmaker for patients

Mike Thompson was in a familiar place. It was Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Mike was only six months removed from major spine surgery in his lower back. Yet, here he…

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Cancer

Stomach cancer signs and symptoms everyone should know

Country music singer and songwriter Toby Keith died Feb. 5 after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. The music superstar’s death at just 62 years old left many asking what…

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Arm and Hand, Elbow, Hand and Wrist, Orthopedics, Sports Health

How to prevent golfer’s elbow

Golfer’s elbow is caused by repetitive motion that wears on the soft tissue near the elbow. Known clinically as medial epicondylitis, golfer’s elbow can happen to anyone. Golfer’s elbow is…

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Menopause, Womens Health

Hot flashes and what causes them

Three-quarters of women experience hot flashes in the months or years leading up to menopause. A hot flash is a sudden intense feeling of heat, sweating and discomfort coming from…

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KDF Marathon, Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, Sports Health

After 20 years of running, this Louisville couple prepares for another miniMarathon

EDITOR’S NOTE _ This article was first published in April 2023 as Anne and John Laun trained for the GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon. It’s the story of how…

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Heart, Norton Now

Heart attack and stroke are among the dangerous effects of high cholesterol

You need some blood cholesterol. You couldn’t live without it. But if you have too much cholesterol, your body can’t use it all, and the effects can be cardiovascular disease. …

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics, Womens Health

Norton Clark Hospital recognized for excellence in infant and maternal health

Norton Clark Hospital recently was recognized by the Indiana Hospital Association, in partnership with Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP, for its commitment…

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Menopause, Womens Health

If you’re bothered by vaginal symptoms of menopause, talk to your health care provider

The loss of the hormone estrogen during menopause can cause your vagina to lose its elasticity and cause other changes in the vaginal tissue, resulting in vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy…

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Menopause, Womens Health

Menopause doesn’t have to keep you up at night

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep can be an issue during menopause and in the months or years leading up to menopause. Complaints of poor sleep quality, waking up during…

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Injury and Trauma, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

WWE superstar Al Snow chooses rare double knee replacement to relieve pain

Allen Sarven knows pain. But the pain that finally brought him to his knees was just that — knee pain. Also known to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) fans as Al…

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