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Chronic kidney disease is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions in the United States, affecting around 37 million people. However, many people don’t know they have kidney disease until they develop more severe symptoms. At LibertyMed Health Group in Glendale, California, Dr. Ara Shafrazian and Dr. Arthur Babakhanians are...

While the holidays can be a time of great cheer, it can also lead to holiday blues for many people. If you’ve been diagnosed with depression or another mental health condition, you might even find your symptoms worsening during this time.  Dr. Ara Shafrazian and Dr. Arthur Babakhanians of LibertyMed...

If you’ve been diagnosed with high cholesterol or you’re just worried about staying heart-healthy, there are steps you can take to improve your cholesterol health. It’s important to know about changes you can make that reduce your bad cholesterol levels while boosting your good cholesterol.  At LibertyMed Health Group in...

Every year, up to 20% of Americans catch the flu. This widespread viral illness can be life-threatening for particular individuals, especially young children, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. Even healthy people are at risk of developing complications due to the flu.  Fortunately, you can do a lot...

If you’ve experienced a new injury or illness, it’s important to know when you should go to your primary care doctor or seek out an urgent care center. To help you differentiate between these two types of care, we’ve outlined the difference between primary and urgent care here.  LibertyMed Health...

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or are concerned that you might be diabetic, you might be worried about what this disease can mean for your health and well-being. While diabetes is a serious condition, there are ways to effectively manage and control your diabetes and symptoms.  Dr. Ara Shafrazian,...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive inflammatory disease that can make it harder to breathe due to obstructed airflow in your lungs. While it’s often caused by smoking, it can occur in nonsmokers as well.  People with COPD often suffer from excess mucus production, wheezing, coughing, and breathing...