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Meghan Markle, pregnant after a miscarriage, is bringing hope to women, says a Premier Health physician, who offers reassuring advice on moving forward. Read now.

Why you may need a bowel resection, what takes place, and what you can do to lower your risk of needing one. Dr. Heather Adkins explains. Find out.

Because sleep affects every aspect of our lives, good quality sleep supports both physical and mental health.

Research shows numerous short- and long-term benefits when mothers and babies experience skin-to-skin contact shortly after birth.

New robotic-arm assisted technology for joint replacement is helping surgeons create a customized plan based on your unique anatomy. The goal is improved quality of life. Learn more.

Sitting for long periods of time can be bad for your health, so try these workstation exercises to add some movement to your workday. Read now.

When you have diabetes, you should make testing blood glucose levels a daily routine. Premier Health explains blood glucose, how to monitor it and what the numbers mean for your health.

Use these helpful tips to give your baby practice and encouragement to start sitting up independently.

When children break a fall with an outstretched arm, they often suffer a buckle fracture in the forearm. Read now about how these fractures are treated.

Learn more about the causes, diagnosis and treatment options for heart defects that develop during the early weeks of pregnancy.

Find tips for safely using a baby sling, including how to properly position your infant in a sling to avoid suffocation risk.

The different types of bone fractures and types of treatment for broken bones are explained by a Premier Health orthopedic surgeon. Read now.

Burners and stingers syndrome — the effect of impact or collision — can affect any adult or child involved in sports. Learn about its causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Widowmaker heart attack: what it is, how it’s different, symptoms, how to survive, how to prevent. Dr. J. Bradley Gibson, explains. Learn more.

The benefits of robotic surgery for gynecology procedures. Things to consider prior to surgery. Dr. Keith Watson explains. Learn more.

Olympic level athletes are using an increasingly popular and drug-free technique known as blood flow restriction to speed recovery and build muscle.

The basics on breastfeeding your adopted baby from Premier Health

What happens if you fracture a bone. The three stages of healing. The role that nutrition plays in healing bone. Dr. Charlotte Orr explains. Learn more.

Osteoporosis is a weakening and thinning of the bones, usually as a result of the effects of aging on our bodies. We look at causes, risk factors, and ways to prevent or slow down the disease.

While it can be nerve-racking to fly or take a long road trip with a baby, many do surprisingly well. Get tips on traveling in a plane or car with your baby so that your “bye-bye” is the best possible.

Seasonal allergies can be frustrating. Planning ahead can help you avoid and manage these allergies.