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Trauma Center: Treating Patients with Blunt Trauma...

December 12, 2018

In the United States, blunt trauma as the result of a car accident is 1 of the leading causes of death in children and adults under the age of...

tags: blunt force trauma , blunt force trauma , blunt trauma injuries , blunt trauma injuries , trauma , trauma , trauma center , trauma center

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

September 10, 2018

When it comes to your heart health, what you do and what you don't do can truly make a difference. Try this step-by-step plan for a healthy heart...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular , cardiovascular , heart disease , heart health

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

August 23, 2018

Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. each year.

tags: colon cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer symptoms , colorectal cancer symptoms , oncology , risk factors for colorectal cancer

What is Lung Cancer?

August 23, 2018

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women ... but what exactly is lung cancer?

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer treatment , oncology

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Summer is a season of sun-soaked gatherings and grilling out. Amid all the cookouts and events, it can be tempting to help yourself to just one...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

Prostate Cancer Screenings Guidelines

August 21, 2018

Be sure to consult your physician on the best screening schedule for you.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa

Prostate Cancer FAQs

August 21, 2018

Very high risk – those with more than one first-degree relative who had prostate cancer before age 65.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer risk , prostate cancer screening , psa

Preventing Colon Cancer: Making Cancer Screenings...

August 21, 2018

"If we can detect the polyps before they become abnormal, we can help to prevent the cancer altogether."

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , fecal immunochemical test , oncology , rectal cancer

Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

August 21, 2018

There is so much information about breast cancer online, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. We’ve called out some common myths here...

tags: breast awareness month , breast awareness month , breast cancer , cancer , lumpectomy , mammograms , mammograms , mastectomy , oncology

All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

tags: cardiology , heart disease , heart health , heart-healthy lifestyle

Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer

August 20, 2018

Treatment is withheld until symptoms appear.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psa , treatment options for prostate cancer

Mammograms 101

August 20, 2018

A screening mammogram is used to look for signs of breast cancer in women who don't have any symptoms, taking images from two different angles...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , breast cancer treatment , mammogram , oncology

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High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

August 15, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

tags: cardiac health , cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , cholesterol , hdl , hdl , heart attack , heart health , high cholesterol , high cholesterol , ldl , ldl , stroke

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Workouts to Prevent Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

Men are at higher risk for developing heart disease, but there are ways to avoid it. These workouts are designed to keep your heart healthy and...

tags: aerobic exercise , aerobic exercise , exercise , exercise , heart disease , weight lifting , workouts to prevent heart disease

What is Breast Cancer?

August 15, 2018

A growth in your breast can be benign or malignant. Learn about the cancer stages and how to cope with cancer.

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness month , breast cancer awareness month , cancer , oncology

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

August 15, 2018

The earlier lung cancer is identified and treated, the better the odds of survival. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of lung ...

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , oncology , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking , tobacco

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 15, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

Mammograms What to Expect

August 15, 2018

Learn what to expect during a mammogram, including how to prepare, what is considered high risk and the difference between common breast screen...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer screening , breast mri , breast ultrasound , mammogram , mammogram , oncology

Understanding Colorectal Cancer

August 15, 2018

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed each year in the United States. Learn more about colon/rectal cancer and what you...

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer

5 Surprising Signs of Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

From snoring to sweating, learn more about these lesser-known symptoms of heart disease.

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart disease , heart disease , heart health

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why Is It Important?

August 14, 2018

Colorectal cancer screening is important to ensure your body stays healthy and also to detect any concerning developments in your body.

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , rectal cancer

What You Need To Know About Lung Cancer Screening

August 14, 2018

Lung cancer screenings are good ideas for individuals who may be at a high risk for developing lung cancer.

tags: low-dose ct , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer screening , lung cancer screening , oncology

Prostate Cancer Controversy: Should You Get Screened?

August 13, 2018

Prostate cancers rates are spiking in recent years. Here’s the breakdown on the numbers and what they may mean for you.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer , prostate cancer risk , prostate cancer screening , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , prostate screening , psa , psa

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

August 13, 2018

Lower your risk for developing lung cancer by not smoking, or quitting smoking if you already do; by avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke; and...

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , lung cancer treatment , oncology , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , secondhand smoke , smoking , smoking , tobacco , tobacco

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Six foods that can lower blood pressure

August 7, 2018

Lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease with these healthy foods.

tags: blood pressure , blood pressure , cardiology , cardiology , heart attack , heart attack , heart health

The Not-So-Sweet Side of Eating Too Much Sugar

July 5, 2018

Consuming too much sugar not only increases your odds of having health problems but, because sugary foods often take the place of healthy foods...

I'm Sad, Let's Eat!

July 5, 2018

Overhaul your diet. Reduce Stress. Pump it up. Get your Z’s!

Supersized: The Do’s and Don’ts of Portion Control

July 5, 2018

Many people eat more calories than they need because they have a warped sense of what an appropriate portion size is for their particular nutritional...

Nutrition Fads: What Works and What Doesn’t

July 5, 2018

Healthy eating habits not only help lose excess weight, but also help reduce high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess body weight or...

Practice Mindfulness to Take Control of Emotional...

July 5, 2018

This means paying attention to your body’s hunger cues and understanding if you really are hungry, or just eating out of boredom or stress.

Manage Your Weight To Help Manage Joint Pain

July 4, 2018

According to rheumatology experts at the Mayo Clinic, “Every pound of excess weight exerts about 4 pounds of extra pressure on the knees. So,...

Healthy Weight, Healthy Heart

July 4, 2018

All activity in our bodies is fueled by calories, including physical activity and basic bodily functions. Excess weight gain occurs when the ...

What Types of Mental Illness May Lead to Suicide?

June 11, 2018

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Every day...

New Guidelines Recommend Colorectal Cancer Screening...

June 8, 2018

The American Cancer Society now recommends that adults who are at average risk of developing colorectal cancer should be screened for the disease...

tags: cancer , cancer , colon cancer , colon cancer , colonoscopy , colonoscopy , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal screening , oncology , oncology , rectal cancer , rectal cancer

A Lucky Catch: Life-saving Treatment for Brain...

June 8, 2018

If you’re a baseball fan, you may remember the dramatic story of White Sox relief pitcher Danny Farquhar. In April, 31-year-old Farquar collapsed...

New Study Finds Some Women With Breast Cancer ...

June 8, 2018

A landmark study presented at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting looked at a genetic test done on tumors in many early...

What to Know About Updated Stroke Treatment Guidelines

June 5, 2018

This change in guidelines will allow emergency medical services (EMS) to treat almost every patient that has stroke symptoms as a candidate for...

tags: fast , fast , stroke , stroke symptoms , stroke symptoms , stroke treatment guidelines , stroke treatment guidelines

Lower Sodium Intake, Lower Risk of Stroke

June 5, 2018

Research suggests we get up to 75 percent of our daily sodium intake from processed foods and restaurant meals. In fact, packaged and processed...

tags: heart attacks , heart attacks , heart health , heart health , salt intake , sodium , sodium , stroke

What is an appendectomy?

January 2, 2018

An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix when an infection has made it inflamed or swollen. This infection, called appendicitis...

tags: appendectomy , appendectomy , appendicitis , appendicitis , appendix , appendix

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