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Considering breast augmentation? Here are the latest updates
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, but there are many misconceptions about the procedure.
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Why are RSV cases rising? 8 RSV symptoms and when to get help
This year we’ve experienced a significant surge in respiratory illnesses in children across the United States. In Nebraska, cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, began spiking in mid-September.
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You asked, we answered: Do COVID vaccines damage the brain and heart?
Is it true that the COVID-19 vaccines kill heart and brain cells?
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You asked, we answered: How do you treat sciatica?

Sciatica is an aching or burning pain that begins in your buttocks and travels down the back of your leg.
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Called back after a mammogram? Here's what to expect
Finding out you need more tests after a mammogram can be unnerving. Approximately 10% to 12% are asked to come back for various reasons.
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Long COVID and POTS: 7 questions about the condition, including if it can go away on its own
Normally your body regulates itself without you having to think about it. You can get up and sit down without a thought.
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11 things to know about heart transplants (from a team that has performed 500 of them)
The Nebraska Medicine heart transplant team is celebrating their 500th heart transplant. And wow, are their hearts full.
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Can COVID-19 cause high blood pressure? Plus 5 more hypertension questions

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is incredibly common. About half of U.S. adults (47%) have high blood pressure. This puts them at risk for severe conditions like stroke or heart attack.
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Is a lump in your breast always cancer? 4 signs of breast cancer
Breast lumps have many causes – sometimes cancer, but often not. If you notice a change in your breasts, it’s natural to feel a bit anxious.
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COVID lung fibrosis: What is it, and is it reversible?
After millions of COVID-19 cases, lung fibrosis is on the rise.
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