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As an oncology nurse for 25 years, I’ve spent countless days providing care to people facing cancer.

More than 5 million Americans have a hernia, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, but only 750,000 get treatment for them every year.

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. 

According to the American Cancer Society, there will be nearly 1.7 million new cancer cases this year. Millions of patients and their families will be affected by cancer, and many questions come after a diagnosis. One that I hear most often involves how we stage cancer and how this impacts treatment options. It involves several things, so here’s some background about how we gather all the relevant information.

It’s common knowledge that cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can affect a woman’s fertility, but a new study indicates that a specific type of cancer treatment may in fact help some women grow new eggs.

Is it a good idea to “detox” or “cleanse?” Doing a detox or cleansing diet may mean fasting, taking supplements or juicing with the goal of slimming down, flushing the colon or removing toxins from the liver. Often, commercial products are promoted with exaggerated claims of health, weight loss and energy. The subject is not only confusing to consumers, but debated in the medical community. 

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the foundation of a healthy diet, with a goal of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. The easiest way to meet this goal is to fill half your plate with these foods at every meal.

Most insect bites and stings trigger a minor reaction, and are just really annoying. But, sometimes they can cause more serious problems that need immediate medical care. With the possible increase of biting bugs that comes with the deluge of standing water from Hurricane Dorian, it’s important to take steps to protect yourself.

Al Roker, one of America’s most beloved meteorologists and co-host of the “Today” show, recently gave us a glimpse of what’s involved in a total hip replacement surgery. From his successful surgery to being up and walking a day later, Roker demonstrates the advancements in joint replacements.

As the obesity epidemic in the United States continues to rise, a small number of teenagers are finding that traditional methods of weight loss just won’t cut it. For those adolescents with severe obesity, weight loss surgery — or bariatric surgery — may be an option. While healthy eating and exercise are recommended first when trying to lose weight, this surgery could be a life-changing (or even life-saving) choice for some obese teens.