Health

Does how loud you snore matter to your health?

Snoring is often a sign of a very serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea, a common disorder marked by loud snoring and stops and restarts in breathing. Until now it was thought that the louder the snore, the worse ...

Oncology & Cancer

Smoking is an undertreated risk factor after a cancer diagnosis

While many cancer centers routinely document and ask about the smoking status of their patients, baseline survey results of a national quality improvement project led by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) describe the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Why Black Americans are at higher risk of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a condition where your kidneys lose their ability to filter waste and fluid from your blood. This can lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.

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