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9 Early Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

9 Early Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 2 million new cases of cancer (not including skin cancer) will be diagnosed in the United States this year, including more than 37,000 in Maryland alone. Knowing the early signs of cancer can help you get the care you need when cancer is most easily treated.
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Living Well with Asthma: A Patient Story

Barbara Bacon stays active at work and on her family’s farm in Ridgely, Maryland, thanks to expert care for her chronic asthma by UM Shore Medical Group – Pulmonary Care providers.
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Overcoming Paralysis: An Inspirational Story

Overcoming Paralysis: An Inspirational Story

Paralyzed from a dive in the pool, Dominic Norris began his comeback.
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Arlene Logan

Losing Weight and Finding a Healthier Future 

From education and support to physician-supervised medical weight loss and bariatric surgery, weight loss options at UM Capital Region Health can help you reach your goals — and maintain them for a lifetime.
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Mechanical Thrombectomy: Stroke’s Next-Level Treatment 

Find out how mechanical thrombectomy is changing stroke care in Maryland. This procedure removes stroke-causing blood clots from the brain in minutes.
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Shock Trauma: A Lifesaving Resource for All Marylanders

When life is on the line, the specialists at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center provide care for the most severe and life-threatening emergencies.
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Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Q&A with Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Q&A with Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Swollen ankles, tired legs at the end of the day, or visible varicose veins are often dismissed as normal signs of aging. But these symptoms may signal chronic venous insufficiency, a common circulatory condition that becomes more likely with age.
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Making Sense of the Latest Dietary Guidelines

In early January 2026, new dietary guidelines were released. What do those guidelines actually mean for your health? Read more, plus watch an interview.
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Understanding Colon Cancer: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Screening

Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. It is also one of the most preventable and treatable, especially when found early.
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Managing Diabetes Day to Day: Expert Answers to Common Questions

Managing diabetes doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn simple, everyday strategies to keep your blood sugar stable, avoid complications and stay healthier for the long run.
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Teresa Dancing

Dancing to a Healthy, Happy Heart Rhythm

Shortness of breath and fatigue led to an unexpected diagnosis of atrial fibrillation and heart failure. With expert care and lifestyle changes, one patient found her rhythm again—on and off the dance floor.
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Dr. Josh Harrison

Restoring Function and Confidence Through Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery offers more than cosmetic changes. In this Q&A, Dr. Josh Harrison explains how reconstructive and aesthetic procedures can improve function, confidence, and quality of life.
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Have Advanced Heart Failure? An Innovative Technology Could Help Keep You Out of the Hospital

A tiny device called CardioMEMS is making a big difference for people with heart failure. This valuable tool helps doctors remotely monitor pulmonary artery pressure — a key indicator of worsening heart failure.
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Lauren T.

ADepT At Offering Hope: Treatment for Difficult-to-Treat Depression

A new collaborative clinic helps people with difficult-to-treat depression move forward.
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