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Part 2: 5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., but there are still so many misconceptions about how to prevent it. From how often and when to apply sunscreen to understanding the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, many people aren’t aware of their skin cancer risks.
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How This 60-Year-Old Trauma Procedure Could Save More Lives
As a Level One Trauma Center, we help people with severe injuries every day.
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Why Doctors are Using a Surgical Treatment for Rib Fractures
Rib fractures usually occur after traumatic injury. Ten percent of all patients with blunt chest trauma have at least one rib fracture.
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Chemo Brain—Is it Really a Thing?
Feeling disorganized? Foggy? Forgetful? It’s no coincidence that these changes in memory and concentration overlap with cancer treatment and even diagnosis. This feeling is commonly referred to as “chemo brain,” and even though this mental cloudiness may not have a specific cause, it is real.
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What Our 3-Star Quality Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Means to The Patient
Every year, thousands of Americans face major decisions about where to undergo surgery for heart disease or lung cancer.
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Does Gastric Bypass Surgery Cause Allergies and Food Intolerance?
You won’t develop food allergies from having gastric bypass surgery, yet you may need to give up some of your favorite flavors. And weight-loss surgery won’t fix your seasonal allergy issues — but you might find relief afterward.
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Do You Ride an E-Bike or E-Scooter? Here’s How To Stay Out of the ER
Electronic bikes and scooters have soared in popularity, helping people zip up and down city streets and cycling paths. Unfortunately, this surge has also resulted in skyrocketing numbers of cyclists ending up in emergency rooms.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria at Florida Beaches: How You Can Stay Safe
When temperatures hit 90 degrees or more, many of us hit the beach to cool off.
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Pregnant? Stay Safe in High Summer Temperatures
When you’re pregnant, your body works harder to cool down both you and the baby. That’s why you need to take extra precautions in the summer heat. You don’t want your core body temp higher than 102 degrees, which can lead to heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
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Are Over-the-Counter Fertility Treatments Safe?
If you’re trying to get pregnant, you’ve probably noticed an array of retail products designed to help you conceive — pills, teas and even powdered beverage mixes. Plenty of fertility diet books also vie for your attention and dollars with promises to help you become a mother.
