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Multiple Sclerosis: Know the Signs for Early Detection and Treatment

A numbness in your hand that goes away. A sudden pain when moving your eyes or blurred vision. The symptoms may be initially concerning, but as long as they go away, there’s no need to worry, right?

Birth Control for Men Could Soon Be on the Market

Women have birth control pills, diaphragms, IUDs and several other options to prevent pregnancy, but for men the options are minimal.

Overcoming Lymphedema After Cancer Treatment

Sometimes it feels as though life gives you more than you can handle.

7 Ways to Lower Your Prostate Cancer Risk

If you’ve been told you have cancer, you know it’s a life-changing event.

Cancer Rates are Rising Worldwide

A new report from the Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration published in JAMA Oncology indicates cancer rates have risen 33 percent worldwide in the last 10 years. Last year, there were an estimated 17.5 million cancer cases and 8.7 million deaths globally, the study found.

The New Normal: Life with a Urinary Catheter

If your doctor has fitted you with a urinary catheter, it’s not uncommon to feel upset, stressed or even hopeless. You may find yourself asking, “Will I get my normal life back?”

Developmental Disabilities: Your Child’s Milestones Matter

Staying Cool from the Inside This Summer

When the dog days of summer hit, it’s hard to stay cool. But when you don’t want to miss summer’s outdoor fun, it is essential to find a way to keep from getting too hot. You can do so by seeking out shady spots, spending all day in the pool, standing in front of a portable fan or even wearing light, loose clothing.

The Perfect Snacks for Your Summer

Whether you are social distancing and getting some sun at the beach or hanging out in the backyard, having snacks on hand is vital for quickly satisfying rumbly tummies. Now more than ever, being prepared is important so you can minimize unnecessary trips to the store. Equipping your kitchen with portable bites, snack-sized containers and even an insulated lunchbox makes it quick and easy to respond to those hunger pangs no matter where they strike. 

How To React When Someone Stutters

The reality TV show Survivor has made headlines for a variety of reasons since it first aired 25 years ago. But stuttering? That’s the latest buzz. A short conversation between host Jeff Probst and a contestant who stutters has received broad applause nationwide. We can all learn from it.