Oncology & Cancer
What is a breast medicine specialist?
Many people think that a breast health specialist only treats cancer, but the truth is that these doctors handle a wide range of breast-related conditions.
Jul 14, 2023
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Health
When to start regular breast cancer screenings
Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That's why Mayo Clinic ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males
Colorectal cancer incidence and deaths are declining for individuals age 50 and older, but are increasing for those under 50.
Jun 27, 2023
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Health
When menopause comes early: Symptoms & treatment
While women generally understand that at a certain age they will go through "the change," officially known as menopause, some women find themselves dealing with it much earlier than expected.
Jun 23, 2023
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Health
Family history can help identify health risks, but many Latinx people know little about theirs
At the doctor's office, questions about a person's family health history often can help health care professionals determine the risk of developing chronic conditions, including heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes.
Jun 23, 2023
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Immunology
Screening newborns for deadly immune disease SCID saves lives
Introducing widespread screening of newborns for a deadly disease called severe combined immunodeficiency, or SCID, followed by early treatment boosted the five-year survival rate of children with the disorder from 73% before ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
What is early-onset Alzheimer's?
There's understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer's diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying.
Jun 21, 2023
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Health
Family medical history can inform decisions about your health care
Family medical history can serve as a roadmap for our health, so it's important information to share with your primary care physician. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine explains what to know before your next primary ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hot weather can bring on kidney stones: Here's how to cut your risk
Kidney stones are something most folks want to avoid at all costs, but few may know that the chances of developing this excruciating condition rise during the hot months of summer.
Jun 19, 2023
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Diabetes
Study suggests exercise may help counteract genetic risk of type 2 diabetes
New research has revealed being active could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people with a high genetic risk of developing the medical condition.
Jun 5, 2023
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