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Nearly half of all cancer cases and deaths in adults over 30 are linked to preventable causes.
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scary headlines proclaiming that the sweetener xylitol — in the gum that I am chewing as I write — is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death
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A new study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), suggests artificial intelligence (AI) could be the game-changer we’ve been waiting for.
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Anticoagulation shows no benefit in preventing a second stroke.
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I thought the story of scary bug-eyed fish with fiber-optic lights protruding from their foreheads would be my story of the week. But then I saw scary headlines proclaiming that the sweetener xylitol — in the gum that I am chewing as I write — is linked to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and early […]
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Telehealth video medicine became popular in my oncology clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fish oil supplements, which boast high omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, have been a mainstay in heart-healthy routines for years.
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DEMENTIA IS A GROUP OF CONDITIONS THAT AFFECT MEMORY, thinking, behavior, and more. The disease is a growing concern worldwide. While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent it, I’m excited that new research suggests a delicious dietary pattern might offer a glimmer of hope. Goals This essay will explore the potential link between the widely celebrated […]
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For three decades, the yearly mammogram breast cancer screening, but a recent guideline update has thrown a wrench into this familiar routine.
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A growing body of evidence suggests that the fight against dementia should begin earlier, before the brain changes that facilitate cognitive decline.
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