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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The liver manufactures new cholesterol molecules and captures excess from circulation for excretion. Multiple clinical studies verify that humans harboring elevated proportions of cholesterol-to-coprostanol converting bacteria tend to exhibit lower blood cholesterol levels and decreased risk for heart disease over time.

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Baby Formula Shortages

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

They may have samples in stock, connections to other local organizations, or ideas of other places to call, such as your local WIC clinic. Always mix formula as directed by the manufacturer. The post Baby Formula Shortages appeared first on Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine. Can I make my own baby formula?

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Primary care clinics changes in abortion care after participation in the 2022-23 ExPAND Mifepristone Learning Collaborative [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objectives: 1) Participating clinics begin to provide mifepristone for early pregnancy loss (EPL) and/or abortion care. Setting and Population Studied: The ExPAND 2022-23 cohort supported 3 clinics in the Midwest (1 FQHC, 2 community hospital clinics). times those of pre-survey respondents (95% CI 1.10-3.87).