Esther L Ellis

Blogs by Esther L Ellis

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When Matt Cross found a lump on his testicle at age 35, he brushed it off as “just a cyst.” He eventually saw a doctor for an unrelated concern and was…

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Registering for waiting lists at more than one transplant center can increase your chances of receiving an organ sooner. That’s important because the typical…

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If you have a uterus and ovaries, you will experience menopause when your ovaries no longer produce eggs or hormones. Wondering when menopause will start, how…

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You've got a checklist for school supplies, but what steps should you take to make sure your child is in good health for the start of school? Here, Duke Health…

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If you have a heart condition and want to get pregnant, it’s understandable if you’re concerned. Pregnancy puts extra demands on your heart, which can increase…

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Vaginal yeast infections are one of the most common problems affecting women. In fact, most women get at least one at some point in their life. Here, Duke…

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For Kristina Vegh of Raleigh, running is an essential part of life. After attending college on a running scholarship, she traveled to countries like Turkey,…