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  • Immunotherapy Can Treat Many Cancer Types

    Cancer treatment is never easy. Between appointments, medications and side effects, there’s a lot to navigate. Immunotherapy, also called immuno-oncology, offers an approach that is promising for many types of cancer. But what exactly is this treatment and how do you know if it's right for you? 

  • Melanoma on the Rise—Why Tanning Beds Aren’t Safe at Any Age

    “As long as I don’t get sunburnt, it’s safe.”

  • Tennis Elbow Anyone? How to Treat and Avoid Lateral Epicondylitis

    Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a degenerative condition caused by overusing the tendons on the outside of the elbow. Repetitive motions, such as hitting a tennis ball with the forehand, can cause micro-tears in the extensor tendon of the forearm, leading to pain. But it’s not just tennis players who can develop this condition. Painters, plumbers, carpenters, auto industry workers and cooks also are more prone to develop tennis elbow because of the repetitive movements in their jobs.

  • Why a Great Sex Life is Good for Your Work Life

    Sex can be a great stress reliever, but according to one recent study the benefits of a good sex life may transfer over to your work life, too.

  • Can Anything Help My IBS?

    You have plans for the day, but before you can get started, the abdominal pain starts. Whether it is accompanied by diarrhea or constipation, the pain may only go away for a while once you defecate — but it may come back, keeping you in the bathroom, ruining your plans and your day. Although anyone can have stomach discomfort occasionally, if you have had these symptoms three days a month for the past three months, you may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

  • Sugary Sodas Are Losing Their Pop With Many Americans

    For many years, the healthcare industry has been issuing warnings about the risks associated with the consumption of too many sodas and other sugar-sweetened beverages with a high sugar content. Sugar-sweetened beverages also include flavored juice drinks, sports drinks, sweetened tea, sweetened coffee and energy drinks. Too much sugar can lead to a wide range of health issues, and as we know, soda contains a staggering amount of sugar. In fact, a 12 ounce can of soda may easily have up to 39 grams of sugar. Visualize one teaspoon of granulated sugar, this contains 4 grams of sugar. To put this another way, a 12 ounce can of soda containing 36 g of sugar (grams of sugar will be listed on the nutrition facts label) equals about 9 teaspoons of granulated sugar.

  • How Many Days is Too Many for a Sore Throat?

    If you’ve ever had a sore throat, you know it’s no fun. It’s painful and it hurts even more when you swallow. And when it goes on longer than a week, it may be strep throat and it’s time to see a doctor.

  • Many Caregivers with Critically Ill Loved Ones Face Depression

    Caregiving is a 24/7 responsibility, and one that often causes caregivers to place their own needs secondary to those of their loved ones.

  • Many Breast Cancer Patients Try Alternative Treatments First

    About 12 percent of women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, but according to a recent study some of them likely will seek alternative treatment before trying chemo.

  • Is Cupping Any Good for You?

    You, like I probably wondered what those dark purple marks were on athletes during the Summer Games in Rio. Michael Phelps had them all over his body. I’ve also noticed them in other sports on champion boxer Floyd Mayweather and tennis star Andy Murray.