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Patient Stories Chelsea Slattery on her wedding day

How scalp cooling helped Omaha woman slow hair loss during chemotherapy
When Chelsea Slattery and her fiancé, Charlie, set a June 2020 date for their perfect wedding, they never expected so many hurdles.
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Awake laser therapy: A patient finds new hope for a life-long vocal condition
If you've ever had problems with your voice, you know how frustrating it can be to communicate – at home, out with friends or at work.
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6 tips to maintain your brain health

As we age, most of us will find that our brain, just like the rest of our body, loses some of its mental agility.
Healthy Lifestyle Ginkgo biloba

You asked, we answered: What does Ginkgo biloba help with, and is it safe?
What is Ginkgo biloba, what does it help with? Also, is it safe to take?
Patient Stories Isla, Miles, Nora and baby Theodore

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and mental health medications: One new mom’s story
Monica Eary’s first baby was positioned sunny side up, meaning his skull was against her tailbone. Her tailbone broke, and Monica was left to deal with the aftermath.
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Rice water for hair: Is it the miracle social media claims?
Could the secret to growing long luxurious locks be as easy as reaching into your pantry?
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Baby blues or something more? How to handle postpartum anxiety and depression as a new mom
Women of childbearing age have the highest rates of depression and anxiety, especially during pregnancy or postpartum.
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You asked, we answered: Can COVID-19 cause seizures?
Can COVID-19 cause seizures?
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Strokes, seizures, brain fog and other neurological effects of COVID-19
The brain is a complicated organ to understand in the best of times. And then you layer on the effects of a new – and constantly changing – transmissible virus. What neurologists are seeing in clinics and hospitals, however, is cause for concern.
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9 tips for talking about controversial topics without ruining relationships
These nine tips help you avoid common assumptions to make your next controversial topic conversation conflict-free.
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