Research


Palliative Care: Expanding Efforts to Comfort Seriously...

The team approach is critical to making the greatest impact in the lives of patients and their families.

November 22, 2016 / 3 min read


Text Neck: The Growing Pain of Our...

It’s the constant texting, email checks and social media perusing that has created a virtual epidemic of adults with neck or shoulder pain.

November 21, 2016 / 2 min read


Smokeout: The Many Benefits of Quitting Now...

Quitting the use of tobacco at any age can reduce the risk of getting or dying from cancer, or developing heart disease. Yet, smoking remains...

November 17, 2016 / 2 min read


Cholesterol-Fighting Statins: New U.S. Guidelines for Those...

More people over the age of 40 should be screened for cholesterol-busting statin drugs regardless of whether they have a history of cardiovascular disease, according...

November 16, 2016 / 3 min read


Small Cell Lung Cancer: Early Detection Still...

Usually lacking early-stage symptoms, small cell lung cancer often develops the most aggressive lung tumors.

November 14, 2016 / 2 min read


Roundup: ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ Challenge Offered for...

'Tis the season many Americans gain weight - anywhere between 1 and 5 pounds on average - say experts.

November 11, 2016 / 4 min read


Proper Foot Care Can Help Diabetics Avoid...

A diabetic foot ulcer can begin with something as small as a cut or blister that exposes the underlying tissue, inviting infection.

November 10, 2016 / 4 min read


Tips for Stress Relief (Post-Election)

Carrying stress with you has more of a negative effect on your health than you may realize.

November 8, 2016 / 2 min read


Roundup: U.S. Premature Births Rise for First...

The rate of premature births, or “preterm births,” in the United States increased in 2015 for the first time in eight years, according to new...

November 4, 2016 / 3 min read


More Breast Cancer Patients Opting for Genetic...

If you carried a genetic mutation that increased your risk of developing breast cancer, would you want to know? Increasing numbers of people are answering...

November 2, 2016 / 5 min read