July 4, 2025
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Managing Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, or Other Conditions? How Weight Loss Can Help (And How UmeDoc Can Support You)

Quang Vu013 mins

Introduction: Living with a chronic condition like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, or even conditions affecting mobility like osteoarthritis, often means navigating complex treatment plans. While medication and lifestyle changes are typically prescribed, one factor frequently overlooked or underestimated by patients is the significant impact of achieving and maintaining a healthy…

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The Mental Health Benefits of Regular Physical Activity

Quang Vu05 mins

Regular physical activity is a cornerstone of both physical and mental well-being. Engaging in consistent exercise can alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhance mood, and improve cognitive function. This article explores the mental health benefits of regular physical activity and offers guidance on incorporating exercise into daily routines. Mental Health Benefits of Regular Physical…

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What causes kidney stones?

Roy Wu03 mins

Kidney stones are deposits of hard minerals and salts that form in the kidney. They can form because of diet, obesity, and certain medical conditions. A kidney stone may form in any part of the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the ureter. A stone will typically form when urine gets concentrated, which allows the…

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What is RSV?

Quang Vu05 mins

What is RSV? RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus. RSV is a virus that can cause infections of the lower respiratory tract. Two types of lower respiratory tract infections are pneumonia (lung tissue infection) or bronchiolitis (bronchioles infection). RSV is one of the many causes of the common cold, as well as infections of the…

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What Is C Diff, and Is It Catchy?

Quang Vu06 mins

What is C. Diff? Clostridioides difficile, formerly known as Clostridium difficile and commonly known as C. diff, is a bacterium which causes serious gastrointestinal (GI) infections and watery diarrhea. C. diff infections are contagious. C. diff is in the poop of people who are infected or colonized with C. diff. and can survive for a…

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Antibiotics: 3 things everyone should know

Roy Wu07 mins

What are antibiotics? A brief history… In 1928, Alexander Fleming noticed that there was a fungus growing on his bacterial culture. Around this fungus, he noticed that there were clear areas with no bacteria present. After much research into this phenomenon, he concluded that the virus, penicillium notatum, had the ability to kill the bacteria…

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The MIND Diet: A Brainy Affair with Food!

Quang Vu06 mins

Hey there, health enthusiasts and brainpower builders! Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that’s not just delicious but also a feast for your brain? Let’s dive into the MIND Diet, rated a fabulous #4 in Best Diets Overall by the savvy folks at U.S. News & World Report 2023. 🍽️ Combining the…

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How to Prevent the Freshman 15

Quang Vu05 mins

What is freshman 15? College is an exciting time and a huge lifestyle change. There is so much freedom now that no parents are around and class schedules are much more flexible. This also means learning to take care of yourself. “Freshman 15” is a common term to describe the weight gain students experience in…

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Aside from taking my medications, what can I do to improve my symptoms of Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

Roy Wu03 mins

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent endocrine-metabolic disorders in females affecting 5 to 10% of women (UpToDate). The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. Women with PCOS can struggle with infertility (irregular periods) and weight gain, as well as with excessive facial and body hair growth, hair loss, and type II…

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