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What is a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment?

Watch Summer Chaudhry, MD, medical director of Missouri Baptist Medical Center’s Breast HealthCare Center, talks about breast cancer risk assessments.

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Unveiling the Sweet Truth: Top 6 Honey Myths and Facts

Honey, that sticky golden substance produced by bees, has been a staple in human diets and medicine cabinets for centuries. The sweet taste and health benefits of honey have made it a favorite across cultures. However, with popularity comes misinformation. Let’s dive in and separate honey myths and facts, ensuring you're well-informed about this fascinating natural product.

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How Much Water Do I Need? A Guide to Staying Hydrated

This article discusses the importance of drinking water, how much water to drink and the benefits of staying hydrated. Understanding the value of staying hydrated helps you make wise choices about drinking water for optimal health.

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How to Talk to Your Primary Care Doctor About Your Weight

If you’re concerned about your weight and want to make some changes, your primary care doctor can be a valuable partner in creating a weight-loss plan.

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Are Mammograms Effective? Debunking Myths About Diagnosing Breast Cancer

Still, there are some myths surrounding mammography. As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, recognized each October, we reached out to Sadaf Chaudhry, MD, medical director of the Breast HealthCare Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, to debunk several of them.

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For the first time in St. Louis, a robotic arm guides physicians in performing a lung biopsy — and might be key in diagnosing lung cancer earlier

In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous. Once located, a needle pierces the nodule for biopsy.

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What do Spinach, Hamburgers and Green Onions have in Common?

BJC ACO wants you to know that unwashed produce, such as spinach, lettuce or green onions, or undercooked beef, especially hamburger, can increase your risk of infection with E. coli bacteria.

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When your weight loss plateaus

As you begin your journey toward a healthier, slimmer you, BJC ACO wants you to be prepared for weight plateaus.

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Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates Among Younger People Call for Earlier Screening

Too young for colorectal cancer? Think again.

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Fish and plant-based meals provide tasty and healthy alternatives to meat

Looking for ways to rev up your dinner routine and live a little healthier? Often, New Year’s resolutions fail because people take an all-or-nothing approach to getting healthy.