Breast Cancer Prevention: What You Need to...
The saying — “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” — coined by Benjamin Franklin hundreds of...
October 3, 2018
Tag: Jane Mendez M.D.
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Here’s Why Tuberculosis Can Still Be...
While tuberculosis (TB) has not been a widespread health issue for Americans for decades, it remains a potentially serious threat here and worldwide, say public...
Healthy Recipe: Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Cruciferous vegetables, like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, collards, cauliflower, bok choy are known as super foods for their anti-cancer properties.
Most Adults Should Not Take Daily...
In an official reversal of long-standing practice, doctors now say that most older adults should not take an aspirin a day to prevent a heart...
FDA Approves Expanded Use of ‘MitraClip’...
A device called the MitraClip was introduced in 2013 to treat patients with mitral valve prolapse, and other abnormalities that does not allow one of...
Nobel Laureate: We’re Closer to Getting...
Alzheimer’s is a cruel and mysterious disease. There is no cure, and there are many unanswered questions as to its onset and treatment options. A...
Roundup: Deaths From Dementia Rising; Smoking...
U.S. Deaths from Dementia Could Have More Than Doubled Since 2000, CDC Reports A new report by the National Center for Health Statistics says the...
Improving Sleep Health: Don’t Rely on...
Too many people make it through hectic, stressful days juggling work and family responsibilities, only to end up tossing and turning during disturbed or erratic...
Chronic Kidney Disease: You May Be...
Hallmarks of the American lifestyle, which include high consumption of processed and sugary foods, low physical activity levels and chronic sleep deprivation, are fueling an...
Pancreatic Cancer: Alex Trebek’s ‘Fight’ Highlights...
Alex Trebek, who has hosted the Jeopardy! TV game show since 1984, has announced that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In...
Pulmonary Rehab: Improving Quality of Life...
If you or someone close to you suffers with a lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, chronic bronchitis and...
