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Over 37 million Americans live with diabetes, and of them, approximately 90% have Type 2 diabetes. Unlike Type 1, which presents itself early in life, Type 2 develops gradually, often without any obvious indicators. And it can wreak havoc on your health before you even have a diagnosis. At Shah...

High cholesterol often flies under the radar — over 40% of Americans over 20 with this dangerous condition are unaware, as there aren’t usually any warning signs. Without taking steps to manage your cholesterol levels, you run the risk of serious health consequences, including heart disease and stroke. The path...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a silent threat that affects more than one billion people worldwide. Because it rarely presents any symptoms, this potentially deadly condition often goes unnoticed. Early detection and preventative care are crucial for controlling hypertension. The team at Shah Medical Center, led by Heena Shyamani,...

Vaccines work with your body’s immune system to reduce the risks of getting a disease and build lasting protection against it. When you get a vaccine, your immune system marshals its defense forces, learning to recognize the pathogen so it can fight it if it encounters it for real. We...