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Beat the Bugs, Save Your Summer

Farrel Silverman, DO, Virtua primary care physician, explains how to defend yourself against bugs this summer, and what to do if you need treatment for a bug bite.

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Recipe for Gut Health: Berry Yogurt Parfait

This satisfying treat includes probiotic-rich Greek yogurt for gut health. By adding real fruits, nuts and seeds you also get protein and essential fatty acids.

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Recipe for Gut Health: Avocado and Black Bean Salad

Packed with prebiotic fiber, this colorful, flavorful salad is great for picnics, lunch, dinner, or a healthy snack paired with tortilla chips. It's tasty and good for your digestive health.

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Recipe for Gut Health: Chipotle Salmon and Sweet Potato Bowl

With the Omega 3s from the salmon paired with the prebiotic, antioxidant power of sweet potatoes and spinach – this bowl is the perfect marriage of a gut-healthy and flavorful dish.

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Recipe for Gut Health: Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry

This shrimp and vegetable stir fry featuring honey, garlic, and onion is a simple, yet undeniably tasty, concoction loaded with prebiotics. Enjoy this gut-healthy meal for lunch or dinner!

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Recipe for Gut Health: Turmeric Chicken with Asparagus

Turmeric Chicken with Asparagus is a sweet and spicy dish that is super easy to cook, perfect for meal prepping, and features several prebiotic foods to aid in your digestive health.

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Virtua Colleague Volunteers Sewing Skills to Help Breast Cancer Patients

Cynthia Martinez designs and sews specialized crossbody bags for Virtua breast cancer patients undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery.

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Mitral Valve Surgery Opens Doors for Improved Quality of Life

Virtua cardiothoracic surgeons use advanced, minimally invasive procedures to treat mitral valve conditions, keeping you and your blood headed in the right direction.

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So, How Healthy Are Plant-Based Meats?

Are plant-based products healthy? We break down the good, the bad, and address some common misconceptions about plant-based meats.

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8 Signs It's Time to See a Gastroenterologist

Digestive health issues are pretty common. Knowing the difference between the occasional tummy ache and something more serious can help you determine if it's time to see a gastroenterologist.

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Virtua Spine Surgeon Successfully Treats Four Members of the Same Family

When Charles learned he needed back surgery, he turned to Orin Atlas, MD. Dr. Atlas had performed successful surgeries on three members of Charles’ family.

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Don’t Let Urinary Incontinence Disrupt Your Life - Virtua Article

Put Aside Embarrassment and Put an End to Urinary Incontinence

More than 18 million women in the U.S. have urinary incontinence, and, on average, wait 6 years to seek care. Learn about the types and treatments for this CURABLE condition.

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Banish Bloating and Find Fast Relief

Are you looking for solutions for that "pants-are-too-tight" feeling that comes with bloating or gas? A Virtua gastroenterologist details the causes and at-home remedies.

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Why Surgery is Necessary for Diverticulitis

Why Surgery is Necessary for Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is a common digestive problem commonly due to poor diet. Learn about how it's treated in its early stages and how you can help prevent it.

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Statins Do More Than Lower Cholesterol

Millions of Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol. But did you know statins may have other benefits as well? Virtua cardiologist Eduard Koman, MD, explains.

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