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Heading Off Heartburn

GERD, reflux and GI disorders can be painful and worrisome. Dr. Michael Hunter offers some common sense wisdom to prevent discomfort.

Jane Fonda Has Lymphoma. What Oncologists Want You to Know

I HAVE LYMPHOMA, OFFERS THE ACTRESS JANE FONDA. More specifically, she has non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph system. Fonda anticipates six months of chemotherapy.

How Too Much Iron (or Too Little) Puts Your Health at Risk

IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON in humans. On the other hand, excessive iron (for example, with hemochromatosis) is associated with an increased risk of developing several cancers, including breast, colorectal, liver, and prostate.

Saturday Night Live’s Kenan Thompson’s Health Wake-Up Call

As a physician, I spend much of my day helping people navigate serious illnesses. But even outside of cancer, some conditions can quietly — but...