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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. Imperial Center Family Medicine blends holistic healing with advanced clinical testing because heart wellness requires an integrative perspective, especially regarding your gastrointestinal system and cholesterol metabolism.

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Have you had your flu shot?

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

There are formulations manufactured without egg products, so the worry of egg-allergy should not be a reason to abstain from a flu shot. Every person over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot.

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Patients Preferences and Difficulties with 5 Different Fecal Immunochemical Tests (FITs) [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

FIT manufacturers should develop very clear directions for patients. Individuals with errors in collection perceived statistically significantly more difficulty with collection. Conclusion: Most participants preferred a liquid vial compared to a card. Individuals who had errors perceived more difficulty with collection.

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The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Partially Hydrogenated Oil To give processed foods a longer shelf life, manufacturers often add partially hydrogenated oil, a source of trans fats that are much worse for cholesterol levels than saturated fats. The post The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Baby Formula Shortages

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Always mix formula as directed by the manufacturer. The post Baby Formula Shortages appeared first on Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine. Watering down formula to stretch it out can cause nutritional imbalances in your baby and lead to serious health problems that require hospitalization.

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Common Skincare Ingredients that Are Linked to Cancer

Health One Family Medicine

As with parabens, manufacturers add them to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination. Be Smart With Your Beauty Products At Health One Family Medicine , we always place more emphasis on overall wellness, since a healthy body will automatically look beautiful.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The Minnesota Council of Health Plans (MCHP) raised concerns, as the bill enacts new regulations on health plans, and they contend they have little control over pricing set by drug manufacturers. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill. Read a summary of H.F.