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05/31/2026

Five minutes of prayer may have measurable health benefits, a new study shows.

Researchers found that primary care patients who received a brief, one-on-one prayer reported greater reductions in pain and anxiety than those who listened to music.

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05/30/2026

Metastatic cancer? Get the full picture…

05/29/2026

Data link bone density to mortality risk in older women 🦴🩻 A study in the journal Menopause found that osteoporosis, determined by femoral bone mineral density, was associated with a 47% higher risk of all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women. The research, involving nearly 3,000 women, suggested that low BMD may serve as a prognostic biomarker of systemic health.

Full Story: Medscape (5/29)

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/bone-density-measures-give-insight-overall-health-risk-older-2026a1000hws

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An observational study suggests that bone mineral density may serve as a marker of systemic health.

05/29/2026

If you know that you have been bitten by a tick, or have symptoms of concern, please notify our providers as we can treat you with antibiotics.

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

05/28/2026

As we happily move into warmer weather, know the signs and symptoms of Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke. Stay safe!

05/28/2026

Blood test added to ACS colore**al cancer screening —- READ MORE BELOW ⬇️

The American Cancer Society has included a blood test in its colore**al cancer screening recommendations for adults 45 and older who decline visual or stool-based tests. The Shield test, which was approved last year by the FDA, detects tumor DNA in blood with 83% sensitivity for colore**al cancer.

Full Story: CNN (5/27)

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colore**al cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.

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