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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.
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How Old is Too Old for Cancer Treatment?
People 65 and older are the fastest growing population in the U.S. According to the Administration on Aging, the percentage of Americans in this age group is expected to rise from 14.1 percent of the U.S. population to 21.7 percent by 2040.
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Why Avoiding the Doctor is Men’s #1 Health Problem
From June 9 to 18, Dr. Parekattil and I drove across the country in an electric Tesla for the third annual Drive for Men’s Health, a 10-day, 6,000-mile, coast-to-coast journey that took us from Orlando to Atlanta, Washington DC, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. As we made these stops, we’ve engaged many men in face-to-face conversations about their health and what they can do to improve it. We also used social media throughout our road trip to engage our followers in much-needed conversation about men’s health issues. This year, we reached over 300 million people with our online and offline efforts, getting men to #dropyourexcuse!
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American Cancer Society Issues New Guidelines for Breast Cancer Survivors
About 12 percent of women will develop invasive cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to advancements in treatment, many of them will survive
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Zika Virus Could Pose Threat to U.S.
There are several preventative measures you can take to stay safe. Florida residents, in particular, need to be cautious because our state is a major tourist destination.
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Keeping Bones Strong as We Age
From the time we are born, our bone tissue is continually being replaced through a process called bone remodeling. In our mid-20s, we reach peak bone mass, which stays fairly stable until we hit our 40s. At that point, bone cells start to die faster than replacement cells can be produced.
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Wait, My Vagina Can Rip?
If you’ve gone through menopause and now intercourse hurts, or your vaginal region itches, you’re not alone. In extreme situations, your vaginal wall can actually rip and possibly lead to infection.
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Why Won't My Wounds Heal?
Curing the Wound that Won’t Heal When you have a wound, your body usually has the incredible ability to heal itself. In some cases, that
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Can Stress Upset My Hormones?
While feeling slightly stressed on occasion is normal, having heightened levels for extended periods of time is detrimental to your health. Stress can disrupt your body’s natural hormone balance, causing issues such as obesity, insomnia, low energy or even a decreased sex drive. Here’s how to tell if you’ve reached that tipping point and what you can do about it.
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Why Does My Hand Hurt?
We do everything with our hands — from the functional like carrying groceries to the expressive like gesturing or giving a hug.
