Heidi Alexander ARNP

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• Can Hepatitis A Impact Your Quality of Life?

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• The Most Common Injuries among Nurses and How to Avoid Them

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• Turmeric: A Wonder Spice for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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• Does Red Urine Indicate Blood?

  Many people see the reddish or darkish brown coloration in their urine and rush to get a medical opinion, but their fears are usually unfounded. This is because red coloration can be sourced from factors other than red blood cells. It may be originating in the kind of food or medicine you are...