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  • Why Choosing the Right Surgeon is Critical for Breast Reconstruction

    This year, there will be an estimated 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S.  Many of these women will undergo mastectomies. Among the women being treated with mastectomy for breast cancer are women of different body types, lifestyles and goals for reconstruction. Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy should be tailored to the needs of each patient. That is why patient-specific breast reconstruction is gaining more traction among surgeons across the country. With this approach, we can fine-tune the breast reconstruction modality to each patient, depending on her case.

  • Binge-Watching Could be Bad for Your Sleep

    If you love watching TV shows for hours on end, it may affect your sleep, according to one recent survey.

  • How to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the US for both men and women (behind breast cancer/prostate cancer for men and women respectively, and lung cancer), with about 143,500 new cases each year. Research shows that roughly half of the new cases of colorectal cancer diagnosed each year (half!) could be prevented by choosing better lifestyle habits.

  • Cross Training Lets You Mix It Up for Your Muscles

    When we find a sport or workout routine we enjoy, it’s hard to think about switching it up. In adolescent athletes, intense training in only one sport is called sports specialization. For adults and weekend warriors, sticking to one preferred workout is often simply a habit.

  • Who Cares for Your Child in the Pediatric ER?

    High fevers, life-threatening trauma and severe wounds are just a few issues pediatric emergency medicine doctors treat regularly. No matter the ailment, bringing a child to the emergency room (ER) can be a stressful experience. The medical experts and caregivers in the pediatric ER are trained to calm your concerns while providing the best possible treatment for your child. 

  • Hiking, Biking, Running: High Intensity Exercises for Heart Health

    Regular physical activity strengthens your muscles and joints, and it’s also key for heart health. Exercise helps your heart more efficiently pump blood and circulate oxygen, lowering your risk of cardiovascular conditions like heart failure and heart disease. 

  • For Athletes, Mental Health Matters — Even at Olympics

    How does the greatest gymnast of all time become even greater? By recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health — and choosing to put herself and her safety first. 

  • Screening for Breast Cancer—Things You Need to Know

    Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed this year in the United States. While the overwhelming majority of those who develop breast cancer are women, men can get breast cancer, too.

  • New Advice for Treating Young Athletes With Concussions

    “Don’t let them sleep through the night.” That used to be the advice doctors gave parents when their children had concussions, thinking that frequent checks were needed to ensure they were coherent. But that advice has changed. As we’ve learned more about the brain and concussions, we’ve also learned more about how to speed the healing process.

  • What to Know About the BRCA Gene for Breast Cancer

    When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, actress Christina Applegate found out she also had a mutation in one of the BRCA genes. She decided to have a double mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy, and in 2017 also had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventive measure.