While teenagers may feel independent, this is a question that needs to be discussed as a family. Signing your driver’s license can open the door to conversation. More »
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Your head hurts, your nose starts running and your throat is scratchy. Common symptoms of the flu? Or is it a cold? What about a sinus infection? The symptoms of the three can be very similar, and differentiating between them is a mystery to many of us. More »
Breast cancer can be effectively treated if detected early. Survival rate after treatment for breast cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is over 90 percent. More »
Teach your children to listen to their bodies. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong and we need to fix it. Don’t let your young athlete play through a painful injury that could lead to permanent damage. More »
With one in six women developing breast cancer in her lifetime, many people have a family member who has or has had breast cancer. How much does an “average family history of breast cancer” affect an individual’s personal risk of getting the disease? More »
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men. It is important that men remember to see their doctor regularly for prostate cancer screenings. More »
H1N1 Influenza is so last year, right? As it turns out, it’s not. Just because we’re not hearing about it, doesn’t mean it’s gone. More »
Nine out of 10 Americans support organ and tissue donation. Fewer have taken the steps that are required to join their states’ organ donation registries. More »
