Dr. Richard Hehner MD

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• Is Diabetes a Lifelong Condition?

  For the normal functioning of our bodies, most of what we eat is broken down during digestion into glucose. Glucose is sugar that is the source of energy for our cells and organs. Glucose is transported throughout the body via the bloodstream. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas,...

• What Is Pramipexole Used For?

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• What Causes Fibroids?

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• Young Star with Cystic Fibrosis Wows Her Fans

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• Bronchitis: Causes, Risk Factors, and Symptoms

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