2019 resolutions

December 31, 2018

This list shows some of the most popular resolutions so you can see how your list compares to people across the country.

tags: getting organized , new years resolutions , resolutions , weight loss

Understanding Sepsis

December 20, 2018

What are the causes and symptoms?

tags: bacteremia , bacterial infection , sepsis , septicemia

All is calm: Stress busters for holiday hassles

December 19, 2018

We tackled the three biggest challenges – shopping, parties, and traditions – and rounded up Zen-inducing tips for those moments when stress ...

tags: anxiety , depression , holiday stress , stress

Preventing Teens From Driving While Distracted

December 17, 2018

How can you keep your teen safe once they get behind the steering wheel? Foremost among the rules and guidelines you set for your teen is to ...

tags: driving , driving distracted , teens

When old holiday traditions mean new holiday injuries

December 17, 2018

Can cherished holiday traditions lead to painful holiday injuries? ERs across the country report a seasonal spike throughout the holidays.

tags: emergency room , er , holiday injuries

Trauma Center: Treating Patients with Blunt Trauma...

December 12, 2018

In the United States, blunt trauma as the result of a car accident is 1 of the leading causes of death in children and adults under the age of...

tags: blunt trauma injuries , trauma , trauma center

Watch Your Step: Preventing Falls this Winter ...

December 12, 2018

Important tips for when the temperature dips.

When the flu becomes dangerous

December 10, 2018

Find out who's at highest risk for an adverse flu reaction and learn when symptoms may warrant emergency care.

tags: flu , flu complications , flu symptoms , influenza

5 holiday gifts that might land you in the ER

December 3, 2018

Tis the season for... danger? In all the excitement of the holidays, we might not see the hazards in popular holiday gifts. Check your list twice...

tags: emergency room , er

This Must Be A Mistake! Why Non-Smokers Get Lung...

November 26, 2018

The average age of someone diagnosed with lung cancer is 70, but a new group of young cancer victims has emerged—non-smokers under 40.

4 ways Thanksgiving can put you in an ER

November 22, 2018

The holiday season has begun, family is on the way, and you’re in charge of the turkey! What could possibly go wrong? Between the travel, the...

tags: emergency room , er , food safety , safety tips , thanksgiving

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer

November 19, 2018

The earlier lung cancer is identified and treated, the better the odds of survival. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of lung ...

tags: chewing tobacco , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer risk factors , lung cancer treatment , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking , tobacco

Surviving Black Friday

November 19, 2018

For millions of Americans, Black Friday marks the height of the holiday season.

The dangers of thirdhand smoke

November 12, 2018

Thirdhand smoke is residue that stays long after someone actively smokes in a home or enclosed area. And with time, these harmful remnants become...

tags: secondhand smoke , smoking , thirdhand smoke

Lung Cancer Risk Factors You Can Control

November 12, 2018

Lower your risk for developing lung cancer by not smoking, or quitting smoking if you already do; by avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke; and...

tags: chewing tobacco , lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer stroke factors , lung cancer treatment , preventing lung cancer , secondhand smoke , smoking , tobacco

Get outta town! Health-minded travel tips

November 5, 2018

Holiday trips can mean stress, hassle, and illness. Brush up on seasonal travel tips to arrive safe and sane.

tags: healthy travel tips , holiday travel , travel tips

What is Lung Cancer?

November 5, 2018

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women ... but what exactly is lung cancer?

tags: lung cancer , lung cancer awareness month , lung cancer treatment

Raise your Afib awareness and cut your risk

October 29, 2018

AFib is the most common type of arrhythmia, affecting up to 6.1 million people in the U.S.

tags: afib , afib symptoms , atrial fibrillation , irregular heartbeat

Fact or fiction: do ER visits increase during ...

October 28, 2018

You’ve heard the story before. But is it true? Do emergency room visits really increase when there’s a full moon?

tags: emergency room , er

The silent dangers of PAD

October 26, 2018

8.5 million Americans are affected by PAD, but many don’t know they have it. Are you one of them?

tags: pad , peripheral artery disease , symptoms

Cold or flu?

October 25, 2018

Learn the ways to identify which illness you may or may not have, and a few tips for how to best combat each.

tags: cold , flu , influenza , stomach flu

How to avoid a heart attack when your team is ...

October 25, 2018

Have you ever watched your favorite team blow a lead and said, “You guys are killing me?" Well, you might not be far from the truth.

tags: blood pressure , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

Mammograms: What to Expect

October 15, 2018

Learn what to expect during a mammogram, including how to prepare, what is considered high risk and the difference between common breast screen...

tags: breast cancer , breast cancer treatment , chemotherapy , clinical trials , immunotherapy , mammogram , radiation , transplant

What is Breast Cancer?

October 1, 2018

Breast cancer starts in the breasts, but can spread to other parts of your body if it isn’t caught at an early stage.

tags: breast awareness month , breast cancer , breast cancer awareness , breast tumor , cancer , malignant tumor

Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines

September 17, 2018

Cancer screening is a crucial part of maintaining your body's health. Regular screenings can detect cancer at early stages which, in turn, may...

tags: oncology , prostate cancer rates , prostate cancer screening , prostate screening , psi

Prostate Cancer FAQs

September 10, 2018

Considering that cancer is a leading cause of death among men – and that women are 100 percent more likely than men to visit their doctor for...

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer rates , prostate screening , psi

Prostate Cancer Controversy: Should You Get Screened?

September 3, 2018

Prostate cancers rates are spiking in recent years. Here’s the breakdown on the numbers and what they may mean for you.

tags: oncology , prostate cancer , prostate cancer rates , prostate screening , psi

Heart-Healthy Summer Foods

August 21, 2018

Choosing foods that are healthy for your heart is the key to looking and feeling your best. Here are a few heart-healthy tips for your next cookout...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart health

All heart: little changes add up for a heart-healthy...

August 21, 2018

Losing weight is the best way to boost your heart health but extreme diets and lifestyle changes are often too much change to keep up long-term...

tags: cardiology , heart disease , heart health , heart-healthy lifestyle

5 Surprising Signs of Heart Disease

August 15, 2018

There are subtle symptoms that could also signal heart disease — a condition that includes heart attack, stroke and congestive heart failure...

tags: cardiology , heart attack , heart disease , heart health

Six Foods That Can Lower Blood Pressure

August 7, 2018

Foods that are rich in nutrients and low in sodium can help lower blood pressure naturally – and it doesn’t hurt if they taste good, too.

tags: blood pressure , cardiology , heart attack , heart health

The Difference Between Heart Attacks, Cardiac ...

August 1, 2018

The risk factors may be the same, but understanding the differences between a stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest could mean the difference...

tags: cardiac arrest , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , stroke

Seven Step Action Plan for a Healthy Heart

July 25, 2018

When it comes to your heart health, what you do and what you don't do can truly make a difference. Try this step-by-step plan for a healthy heart...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular , heart disease , heart health

Lower Sodium Intake, Lower Risk of Stroke

July 10, 2018

You may only need to cut your daily sodium intake by a mere half teaspoon to see a benefit to your heart and brain.

tags: heart attacks , heart health , salt intake , sodium , stroke

What to Know About Updated Stroke Treatment Guidelines

July 2, 2018

This change in guidelines will allow emergency medical services (EMS) to treat almost every patient that has stroke symptoms as a candidate for...

tags: fast , stroke , stroke symptoms , stroke treatment guidelines

High Cholesterol: What You Should Know

June 25, 2018

Having high cholesterol can lead to serious health complications, including heart attack and stroke. Learn what cholesterol is, its causes, risk...

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , cardiovascular health , cholesterol , hdl , heart attack , heart health , high cholesterol , ldl , stroke

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Why is it Important?

March 8, 2018

Screenings are important to ensure your body stays healthy and to detect any concerning developments, which may include early signs of cancer...

tags: cancer , colon cancer , colorectal , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer nutrition , colorectal surgery , colorectal surgery nutrition , rectal cancer , what is colorectal cancer

Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatments of Colorectal...

March 1, 2018

Colorectal cancer is the third-most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. each year.

tags: colon cancer , colorectal cancer , colorectal cancer symptoms , risk factors for colorectal cancer

3 tips when bringing home a new baby

February 12, 2018

After bringing home your new baby, things are going to be different. Whether this is baby number one or baby number four, there are three things...

tags: bringing home a new baby , newborn baby

Maternity tour checklist: 15 questions answered

February 2, 2018

A labor and delivery tour allows you to see and hear things for yourself, get familiar with the hospital's layout, and get answers to put you...

tags: birth plan , labor and delivery , labor and delivery tour , maternity tour

Understanding the latest blood pressure guidelines

February 1, 2018

The latest evidence shows that high blood pressure, even at moderate levels, is harmful to your health, so prevention and earlier diagnosis are...

Are Robots Taking Over Operating Rooms?

January 22, 2018

The first documented robot-assisted surgical procedure occurred in 1985 when a robotic arm was used to place a needle for a brain biopsy while...

tags: advantages of robotic-assisted surgery , cancer biopsy , coronary artery bypass , hip replacement , robotic surgery

Stressing over surgery

January 19, 2018

What are you afraid of? Surgical fears rank high with adults—leading to stress and avoidance. Here are 5 things you need to know to deal with...

tags: surgery , surgical fears , tomophobia

Don't be this baby shower gifter

January 15, 2018

Whether you’re a guest at a baby shower or a new parent putting together a registry, finding the perfect item takes a lot of research and patience...

tags: baby shower , baby shower gifts

The link between weight loss and reduced joint...

January 1, 2018

Achy knees. Arthritic ankles. Shoulders that sing when you lift the groceries. If you have joint pain and are looking for relief, weight loss...

tags: joint pain , losing weight to reduce joint pain , reducing joint pain , weight loss

7 sneaky fitness tips

January 1, 2018

Find just 20 minutes for moderate-to-intense aerobic exercise. But somehow the best of intentions always gets derailed.

tags: aerobic exercise , exercise , fitness tips

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