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	What's New DeKalb Medical's good news for you. Community invited to Light Up A Life Tree Lighting, November 30 Join DeKalb Medical for some family fun to kick off the holiday season! Enjoy live music and refreshments in anticipation of the main event- our tree lighting at 7 p.m. Read more DeKalb Medical is pleased to announce strategic partnership with Emory Healthcare A strategic partnership between DeKalb Medical and Emory Healthcare will present many opportunities for patients. Read more Regain control over food with mindful eating tips It's November again – the smell of warm turkey with gravy, cornbread dressing and pumpkin pie fills your home. Read more North Decatur emergency department renovations benefit patients DeKalb Medical's Emergency Department (ED) on its North Decatur campus has just been renovated to expedite patient traffic, reduce wait times and create a more modern environment of care. Read more Women with pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence have options Do you or someone you know experience pelvic floor dysfunction, such as bladder incontinence (leaks, difficulty starting, or fully urinating), pelvic pain, lower back pain or other pelvic concern? Read more Ray D'Alesio gains new lease on life with surgical weight loss If you have ever struggled with your weight, you're not alone. Read more How GERD procedure drastically improved Brenda Beacham's life "I can now go out to dinner without embarrassing myself," said Brenda Beacham. Find out how the LINX device reduced her GERD and improved her quality of life. Read more Foundation News The Gift of Giving Volunteers make a profound impact at DeKalb Medical DeKalb Medical recently celebrated the many ways its volunteers make an impact in the hospital and throughout the community. Read more Mike Armand, MD provides valuable support to NICU and Foundation As a neonatologist, Mike Armand, MD often comes into his patients' lives when their family least expects it. Read more Women's health Health information especially for women. Avoid holiday weight gain Nine tips for enjoying holiday festivities without putting on pounds. Read more Holiday stress: How to cope You can't avoid stress, but you can take steps to make sure it doesn't ruin your holidays. Read more Domestic violence remains a life-threatening issue CDC reports high homicide rates at the hands of current and former partners. Take these steps to stay safe. Read more Nutrition and fitness Tips for eating right, staying active and maintaining a healthy weight. Recipe revival: How to make your favorite meals healthier Simple steps for improving the nutritional value of your favorite recipes. Read more Study: Sitting too long ups risk of death Are you off your feet for more than an hour at a time? You may have a higher risk of death. Read more What's for dinner? Pumpkin! Squash your hunger with this low-calorie, high-nutrient veggie. Read more Men's health Health information especially for men. Avoid holiday fires (infographic) Tips for making sure your decorations aren't a fire hazard. Read more 3 common STIs hit record high More than 2 million cases of these STIs were reported in the U.S. in 2016. Read more Diet changes might nix the need for reflux meds Switching to a plant-based diet yields the same benefits as medications without any of the unpleasant side effects, a new study found. Read more Heart health Information about heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. Heart-healthy holiday eating With a little planning, you can make the holiday season a delicious and healthy time. Read more Stopping daily aspirin can be risky for the heart, study says If you're taking aspirin daily, quitting could have risks. Your doctor can help you understand the pros and cons. Read more Why you shouldn't toss your sleep apnea treatment A new sleep study suggests that not using your CPAP device could boost diabetes and heart risks. Read more Diabetes Helpful tips for people with diabetes. Diabetes quiz What's one of the biggest health threats facing the U.S. today? Find out and get the facts with this quiz. Read more Seniors with type 2 diabetes have higher fracture risk Even if seniors with type 2 diabetes have normal or high bone density, their fracture risk is increased. Read more Weight-loss surgery works long-term More than a decade after having gastric bypass surgery, many people stayed slimmer. And they reaped other important health benefits, a new study shows. Read more Children and parenting Tips for keeping kids healthy. Make holidays safe for kids Have a safe holiday with these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read more A risky position: Parents don't always put babies to sleep on their backs Just 44 percent of parents always followed this advice to reduce SIDS risk, a study finds. Read more Home, clean home Routine cleaning and disinfecting helps reduce household germs. Read more Aging Health information especially for seniors. Alone for the holidays Keep your season bright even if you're on your own. Read more Why your drugs need a checkup The more medicines you take, the greater your risk for harmful interactions. Read more Sniff test: Loss of smell may signal dementia risk Research reveals that an inability to smell could be linked to cognitive decline. Read more Cancer Information about cancer types, treatments and prevention strategies. Expensive oral chemo drug goes generic, but the price stays high Generic drugs should lower health costs, but this oral chemotherapy drug is still unexpectedly expensive. Read more Lung cancer: Causes and symptoms To reduce your chances of developing lung cancer, avoid every risk factor you can. Read more Lung cancer in nonsmokers Even people who don't smoke can develop lung cancer. Read more Allergies and asthma Information on sneezing, wheezing and other breathing problems. Don't let allergies, asthma ruin your winter holidays Indoor allergies are a problem for millions of Americans every winter. Read more Babies exposed to certain allergens have lower asthma risk A new study says infant exposure to pet allergens can help prevent asthma. Read more Coping with dust mite allergies It's impossible to completely get rid of dust mites, but you can take steps to help limit your contact with them. Read more Arthritis Information on arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints. Infographic: Osteoarthritis symptoms and facts About 1/3 of Americans age 65 or older have osteoarthritis. Do you know how to recognize symptoms and risks of this common condition? Read more Arthritis: Getting a good night's rest Quality sleep is especially important if you have arthritis. Read more Questions to ask about arthritis surgery Find out what you should know before surgery. Read more	FIND A DOCTOR GET MORE HEALTH INFORMATION VIEW OUR SERVICES CLASSES & EVENTS
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