December 30, 2020 by John Fernandez
Figuring Your Ideal Weight
A BMI “body mass index” quickly configures a status number (18.5-24.9 considered...
Uterine Fibroids: Campaign to Grow Awareness and...
A bill making its way through Congress aims to create awareness of and fund research on uterine fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that grow on or in...
September 17, 2020 / 4 min read
Don’t Overlook These Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer
For years, ovarian cancer was known as a “silent” disease with few obvious symptoms. But years of research has shown that there are four key...
September 15, 2020 / 2 min read
Vital Facts on Colon Cancer: Know Your...
When should I get screened for colon cancer? What is my risk if a relative was diagnosed at an age younger than 50? How can...
September 2, 2020 / 3 min read
Fighting Back Against Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can make it difficult for a person to perform everyday activities. The condition is characterized by chronic widespread pain and other symptoms, such as...
August 12, 2020 / 2 min read
Wondering If You Can Get a Mammogram?...
The pandemic has forced most of us to stay home, change our habits and, in many cases, torpedo our plans. But one activity you should...
July 23, 2020 / 3 min read
Protecting Newborns from Infectious Diseases
From the delivery room to the nursery, parents of newborns are typically vigilant about cleanliness and safety. That caution is wise, especially during the current...
June 22, 2020 / 3 min read
Here’s How Arthritis is Diagnosed and Treated...
Arthritis affects roughly 55 million U.S. adults — about 1 in 4 — and it’s one of the most common chronic conditions in the nation....
June 18, 2020 / 3 min read
New Normal at Your Doctor’s Office is...
Forget the crowded doctor’s office visits of the past. The new reality is designed for the safety of patients and employees — and this new...
May 26, 2020 / 2 min read
Myths vs. Facts About COVID-19
As dangerous as the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is, equally dangerous is the amount of misinformation that seems to spread just as rapidly, well-intentioned as...
April 17, 2020 / 4 min read
