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Chickenpox

By Dr. Kent Niss

Chickenpox is a topic that is rarely discussed these days, and that's actually a positive development! Chickenpox is a highly contagious infection that primarily affects children, though it can occur at any age. This week, I’d . . .

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Obesity

By Dr. Kent Niss

Discussing the topic of weight is something that is very frustrating and always stressful in our lives. However, it is quite possibly one of the single most important controllable risk factors for multiple health conditions.   . . .

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Hypothyroidism

By Dr. Kent Niss

This week, the topic of hypothyroidism came up frequently, and it became clear that there are large gaps in understanding this condition. Hypothyroidism can indeed be a bit confusing, but it's also quite common. Let's explore what . . .

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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

By Dr. Kent Niss

This week we’ll discuss a very common topic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). You may hear this as a variety of different terms some of which mean the same thing and some of which describe progression or adverse effects . . .

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Migraines

By Dr. Kent Niss

Migraines are a frustrating part of life and most people will experience a migraine at some point in their life whether it be recurrent or not. There are several different types of migraines that can occur. Today we will talk about . . .

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Edema

By Dr. Kent Niss

Edema is a term that you may or may not have occurred before however it is very common term used in my clinic. Edema simply means fluid within the layers of the skin. This is a very common complaint and can be very benign or can be a sign . . .

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Summer Cold – Bronchitis

By Dr. Kent Niss

Have you ever had a summer cold? Yes, it is a real thing, just with a really bad name. A summer cold is often times caused by the same viruses that cause colds at other times of the year. However, there are many names given to the . . .

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Bug Bites

By Dr. Kent Niss

Summertime brings a lot of fun and enjoyment, but it can also bring some annoying critters: chiggers, ticks, flies and mosquitos. These are the four insects that can commonly ruin a summer. There are many ways to avoid letting these guys . . .

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