April 7, 2020 by John Fernandez
Supermarket Social Distancing, Avoiding Myths &...
Coronavirus treatment myths could be harmful and should be avoided. But social...
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
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
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
Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer: Latest on...
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month stresses screenings for early detection of colon cancer or rectal cancer, especially in people aged 50 or older.
March 6, 2019 / 4 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
Lung Cancer and Misconceptions About Smoking-Vaping
How are smoking and vaping tied to lung cancer? Smoking is the No. 1 risk factor for lung cancer, and vaping devices let users inhale...
February 26, 2019 / 2 min read
The Measles Threat: Here’s Why Getting Kids...
Here's what pediatricians, emergency physicians and public health officials want parents to know about measles. It is one of the most contagious viruses on Earth....
February 21, 2019 / 4 min read
‘Life’s Simple 7’ Steps: Lowering Your Risk...
The decline in the death rates for both heart disease and cancer is due in large part to reductions in smoking and advances in early...
February 19, 2019 / 4 min read
Diet Drinks Linked to Higher Stroke, Heart...
Researchers now say drinking two or more of any type of artificially sweetened drinks a day is linked to an increased risk of clot-based strokes,...
February 18, 2019 / 3 min read
Roundup: FDA’s Supplements Crackdown; Low-Risk Prostate Cancer;...
FDA to Provide Stricter Oversight of Supplements, False or Misleading Health Claims The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week it is tightening...
February 15, 2019 / 4 min read
