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Drowning Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe in and Around Water
The long days of summer are ending, but that doesn’t mean we can be less diligent about keeping kids safe around water. From going to siblings’ swim practices and lessons to fishing and walking near a lake or just taking a bath, kids can face the danger of drowning.
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The Hidden Dangers of PAD often Start with Smoking
Perhaps you’ve been walking all day at a theme park or sight-seeing on a family trip when you experience muscle fatigue and cramping in your calves. The pain forces you to stop and rest, then it subsides. But when you hurry to catch up with your group, the searing muscle cramps return, forcing you to stop once again after just a few minutes. What’s going on?
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How Drug Resistance Could Affect the Prevalence of HIV/AIDS
More than 1.1 million people in the country are living with HIV and more than 18,000 people were diagnosed with AIDS in 2015, according to the most recently available data.
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Intense Chemotherapy Isn’t Significantly Better Than Standard Chemotherapy
A type of more frequent chemotherapy in which women receive treatment every two weeks isn’t significantly better than traditional chemotherapy, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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‘Veep’ Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
An estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, affecting thousands of women and their families.
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Why Some Women Aren’t Taking a Key Breast Cancer Prevention Drug
About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, but according to one recent study, women who are high risk for breast cancer may not be taking medication that could reduce their risk for the disease.
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Treating Brain Tumors at the Cancer Center
Brain tumors, a growth of abnormal cells in the brain, can be either benign or malignant.
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More Breast Cancer Myths Debunked
In the heart of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one can’t help but notice the tremendous efforts that are taking place all around us. From pink cleats and gloves on the football field to neighborhood rallies and fundraisers, people all across the country have come together to help shed light on this disease that affects 1 in 8 women.
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Pelvic Floor Disorders: More Common Than You Think
Even the closest of friends might not feel comfortable discussing issues like bladder leakage. This may be one of the reasons why urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders don’t get as much attention as they should.
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Pneumonia: What You Should Know
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us of the deadly potential of pneumonia, with virus-related infections wreaking havoc on the lungs of some patients. But even without COVID-19 in the picture, watching a loved one deal with coughing, wheezing and labored breathing can be a frightening experience. The worrying symptoms can linger even after treatment is complete.
