September 15, 2017 by Tanya Racoobian
Student Athletes Cautioned About Post-Storm, Heat-Related...
Hurricane Irma sidelined student athletes from game play and practice. But some...
‘My Depression Saved Me’: A Patient Story
Medical experts have established a link between depression and cancer. Last year, psychologist Paula Levine, Ph.D., experienced that link first hand. In fact, she credits...
September 6, 2017 / 3 min read
Women and Heart Disease: Awareness Saves Lives
Women and heart disease. This is still a combination that surprises many, especially women. And especially women who find out — at an emergency room...
August 30, 2017 / 4 min read
Roundup: Colorectal Cancer Deaths Rise in Young...
Death rates from colorectal cancer in the U.S. have increased in adults under 55 in the last 10 years, according to a new report. The...
August 11, 2017 / 2 min read
Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Baby and...
Breastfeeding has long been known for its nutritional advantages for the baby as clinical studies continue to reaffirm the health benefits of breastfeeding for both...
August 9, 2017 / 2 min read
Roundup: Parents Warned of Trampoline Risks for...
It may seem like a harmless activity for kids, but even enclosed trampolines can cause serious injuries and are not generally recommended for children, especially...
July 14, 2017 / 3 min read
When to Get a Mammogram
Every year. Every two years starting at age 40. Every other year starting at age 55. These are some of the guidelines for mammography that...
July 13, 2017 / 1 min read
Difficulty Swallowing? When to Seek Treatment
The ability to swallow is a biological function that most people take for granted. But when an illness or injury occurs, swallowing may no longer...
July 10, 2017 / 3 min read
Roundup: Shingles Tied to Heart Attack and...
Beyond the pain, itchiness and red splotches are other dangerous effects of shingles. People who get shingles are at higher risk of having a heart...
July 7, 2017 / 2 min read
Regrowing the Liver Before Cancer Surgery: A...
At age 26, Christina Neal was diagnosed with breast cancer. Two years later, she found out the cancer had spread to her liver. Initially one...
June 13, 2017 / 2 min read
