April 8, 2020 by Adrienne Sylver
Cancer Clinical Trials: The Impact of...
Clinical research trials can be lifesaving for many cancer patients. They provide...
Miami Open: Serena Williams’ Withdrawal Puts Spotlight...
News over the weekend from the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium highlights the prevalence of knee injuries, one of the most common reasons why...
March 25, 2019 / 2 min read
FDA Approves Expanded Use of ‘MitraClip’ for...
A device called the MitraClip was introduced in 2013 to treat patients with mitral valve prolapse, and other abnormalities that does not allow one of...
March 19, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Deaths From Dementia Rising; Smoking and...
U.S. Deaths from Dementia Could Have More Than Doubled Since 2000, CDC Reports A new report by the National Center for Health Statistics says the...
March 15, 2019 / 4 min read
Improving Sleep Health: Don’t Rely on Melatonin,...
Too many people make it through hectic, stressful days juggling work and family responsibilities, only to end up tossing and turning during disturbed or erratic...
March 14, 2019 / 3 min read
Chronic Kidney Disease: You May Be At...
Hallmarks of the American lifestyle, which include high consumption of processed and sugary foods, low physical activity levels and chronic sleep deprivation, are fueling an...
March 13, 2019 / 3 min read
Pancreatic Cancer: Alex Trebek’s ‘Fight’ Highlights Difficult...
Alex Trebek, who has hosted the Jeopardy! TV game show since 1984, has announced that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In...
March 12, 2019 / 3 min read
Pulmonary Rehab: Improving Quality of Life for...
If you or someone close to you suffers with a lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, chronic bronchitis and...
March 11, 2019 / 2 min read
Roundup: Cleansing the Brain of Toxins; MMR...
‘Deep Sleep’ Stage Helps Brain Flush Out Toxins, Researchers Find New research indicates that deep sleep can have a positive effect on the brain’s ability...
March 8, 2019 / 4 min read
Why ‘Sleeping In’ on Weekends is Not...
It’s that time of year again. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, we’ll be “springing forward” and shifting our clocks ahead one hour and...
March 7, 2019 / 3 min read
What is Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI)?
Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is an advanced form of peripheral artery disease that causes pain, ulcers or gangrene in the affected leg. It most commonly...
February 28, 2019 / 2 min read
