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Spring is a season of renewal. For many of us, that means rekindling our focus on health, whether by resuming our jogs around the neighborhood, taking full advantage of the many fresh fruits and vegetables currently in season, or just spending more time outdoors.

Hospitalists are doctors who specialize in caring for patients during their hospital stays. The number of hospitalists in the U.S. has surged recently, from a few hundred in 1997 to nearly 20,000 today, as more and more hospitals recognize their value.

Heat-related illness and severe sunburn are preventable, yet thousands suffer every year and hundreds will lose their lives to excessive heat exposure. It's tempting to enjoy the summer's heat, but be careful.

The scene is all too familiar: A young athlete playing a sport involving quick stops and starts suddenly hears a "pop," clutches his knee and falls to the ground in pain. The sideline diagnosis of an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is later confirmed by a physician.

Perimenopause is a stage of a woman's reproductive years just before menopause that is characterized by hormone level fluctuations, hot flashes and heavier and unpredictable periods.

Help keep you and your family safe by reviewing these common food safety myths. And when in doubt, throw it out!

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