Prevention
Feel Healthy? You Still Need Regular Health Screenings
Even healthy people need to get checkups! Despite your self-assessment of how you feel on a daily basis, there are some health concerns that might be happening underneath the surface. That’s why regular health screenings…
Spiritual Health and Cancer Treatment
Individuals undergoing cancer treatment often have a rough road. With surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, or any other type of treatment, the days can be overwhelming. For some, spiritual health provides a mental respite. Denise Salem, Oncology…
6 Important Screenings for Women
Protect Your Health With Annual Screenings Women, don’t let medical conditions sneak up on you. See your doctor for an annual well-woman exam, also known as a preventive health checkup. Screening tests, which…
Lifesaving Cancer Screenings: What to Know About Breast MRI with Mammography
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has updated its supplemental breast screening guidelines to now recommend a breast MRI in conjunction with screening mammography for women at an increased risk for breast cancer. As an…
Getting Back Into Fall Sports: Preventing and Addressing Sports Injuries in Youth Athletes
Today, there are a lot of demands placed upon youth athletes. Many are participating in different sports all year round, which naturally increases their risk for injury. How can these young athletes protect themselves from…
Know the signs of a stroke
Jehad Zakaria, MD A stroke happens when blood cannot reach a part of the brain, which deprives brain cells of oxygen and nutrients. “Recognizing the signs and immediately calling emergency services increases the chances…
The ABCs of Safe Sleep
Keeping your little one safe during sleep is a top priority for every parent, and the ABCs of safe sleep make it easy to remember how to do just that: Alone, on their Back, in a…
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer screening is a highly effective tool for detecting cancer in its early stages. However, the screening recommendations can be a bit confusing—especially since they have shifted over time. Niketa Kataria, MD Dr.
Key Strategies for Living with Diabetes
Diabetes is a common condition, affecting 38.4 million people in the United States—which represents 11.6% of the U.S. population. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), another 97.6 million Americans aged 18…
Your Guide to Sunscreen: Protect Your Skin this Summer
Summer is approaching quickly, which means the sun’s rays are about to be a lot stronger, making wearing sunscreen essential to prevent sun damage. There are many types of sunscreen on the market, and choosing the best…