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You asked, we answered: How do you prevent osteoporosis?
Question: My recent bone density scan showed early signs of osteoporosis. What lifestyle and dietary changes should I consider? Answer from Nebraska Medicine endocrinologist Katie Drey, PA-C.
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How to build mental resilience
One thing we all have in common? Dealing with stress. At some point, everyone faces varying degrees of adversity, life challenges or a traumatic event that can threaten to derail us.
Patient Stories Missy Moser

Woman who gave birth to son while fighting non-Hodgkin lymphoma watches him graduate 18 years later
Missy Moser was first diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2005 while she was pregnant with her son, Landon.
Conditions and Services Father and young daughter getting vaccine

Fall 2024 update for flu, COVID-19 and Mpox
As we head into autumn, it's time to take stock of the current landscape of infectious diseases that have dominated headlines in recent years.
Patient Stories Mark White, wife Alice, and two sons

Surviving aggressive blood cancer, twice
Mark White never expected a tonsillectomy would lead to a years-long battle with cancer.
Nebraska Medicine News Rendering of Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney

One shared name for multiple cancer care locations
Four locations across Nebraska will share the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center name, including the newest center in Kearney.
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How preeclampsia during pregnancy can affect long-term cardiovascular health
The majority of people experiencing preeclampsia recover fully with no further problems, but for some, it can have a lasting impact on long-term cardiovascular health.
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How to do a testicular self-examination
It is important to be familiar with yourself, especially for young men between 15 and 34 years old, to understand if you have a testis tumor.
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New study finds toxic metals in tampons - are they still safe?
Sixteen potentially toxic metals, including measurable concentrations of arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury and nickel, were detected in 30 tampons tested.
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Is delayed ejaculation normal?
Two of the most common problems regarding ejaculation, specifically, are premature and delayed ejaculation.
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