Smoking is a habit that can have devastating effects on your health. Not only does it increase your risk of respiratory diseases and heart … [Read more...] about Dirty Dozen: 12 Cancers Linked To Smoking
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Breast Cancer Surgery: What Are Your Options?
It used to be thought that the more the surgeon cut from a woman's breast, the more likely she was to survive breast cancer. By the time … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Surgery: What Are Your Options?
Adult ADHD and the Gender Gap: Why Women Are Diagnosed Later and Black Women Remain Overlooked
For years, people thought that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was a problem that only kids had. It was marked by loud, … [Read more...] about Adult ADHD and the Gender Gap: Why Women Are Diagnosed Later and Black Women Remain Overlooked
7 Ways Low Blood Pressure Prevents Kidney Disease
Although High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease are two separate health conditions, there is a direct link between them. As it turns out, … [Read more...] about 7 Ways Low Blood Pressure Prevents Kidney Disease
Financial Reset: Small Money Moves That Can Change Your Year by Spring
Many people want to get their finances in order for the new year. Whether your goal is to cut down debt or increase your savings, you’re … [Read more...] about Financial Reset: Small Money Moves That Can Change Your Year by Spring
CDC Makes Sweeping Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What You Should Know
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a major update to the childhood vaccine schedule, reducing the … [Read more...] about CDC Makes Sweeping Changes to Childhood Vaccine Schedule: What You Should Know
Female Rap Star Overcomes Private Battle With Cancer
St. Louis-born rapper Big Boss Vette, born Diamond Alexxis Smith, had all the girls strutting their stuff with her viral hit, "Pretty Girls … [Read more...] about Female Rap Star Overcomes Private Battle With Cancer
What WNBA Star Erica Wheeler Wishes Her Mom Had Known About Cervical Cancer
WNBA MVP and Seattle Storm point guard Erica Wheeler was preparing for her senior year of high school when she received devastating news: … [Read more...] about What WNBA Star Erica Wheeler Wishes Her Mom Had Known About Cervical Cancer
The “Triple” In Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Should You Fast Before a Cardiac Test?
If you're scheduled for an internal heart exam under sedation, recent research might change your pre-procedure routine. A groundbreaking … [Read more...] about Should You Fast Before a Cardiac Test?
13 HIV Symptoms Most Overlooked
It can take HIV symptoms years to appear—sometimes even longer—after infection. But within a month or two of HIV entering the body, 40 to 90 … [Read more...] about 13 HIV Symptoms Most Overlooked
The Worst Bread for Blood Pressure
Who doesn't love bread? From biscuits to croissants and everywhere in between, its hard to find someone who doesn't like some form of bread. … [Read more...] about The Worst Bread for Blood Pressure
