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Understanding Sepsis

December 20, 2018

What are the causes and symptoms?

tags: bacteremia , bacterial infection , sepsis , septicemia

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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