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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. These new heart healthy recipes will warm your heart and shake up the winter blahs.

A new study shows methamphetamine remains a stubbornly prevalent illicit substance in large swaths of rural America. Findings recently published in JAMA Network Open indicate that methamphetamine is driving overdoses in rural communities. About four of five people who use drugs in rural areas across 10 states reported using meth in the past 30 days, according to researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and other institutions. “Methamphetamine use is pervasive among people who use drugs in rural communities,” said Todd Korthuis, MD, MPH

What is an amputation? When performing an amputation, a surgeon removes a limb, or part of a limb, that is no longer functioning as it should and is causing great pain, or threatens your health because of extensive infection. Most commonly, a surgeon must perform this procedure on your toe, foot, leg, or arm. Physicians as well as patients consider amputation a last resort. Although amputations may be required for other reasons, such as severe injury or the presence of a tumor, the most common reason you may need an amputation is if you have peripheral arterial disease due to atherosclerosis

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease of the nervous system that weakens muscles and impairs physical function. Medication and therapy can slow ALS and reduce discomfort, but there's no cure.

As a dermatologist at SIU Medicine, I tell my patients that maintaining a consistent and personalized routine improves your skin's health, appearance and function—no matter what your skin type is (mine is oily). A daily skincare routine also helps you avoid issues like acne, dryness, dark spots, fine lines and even skin cancer. My skincare routine starts in the morning and ends at night. In this article, I'd like to talk about the three things I do every evening to protect my skin. 1. Wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser No matter how tired I am at the end of the day, I always make sure