3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (322+ words) Good nutrition is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components of healthy aging. As people grow older, changes in appetite, chronic health conditions, medications and other age-related factors can make it more difficult to meet their nutritional needs,…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (221+ words) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded treatment options for adult patients with advanced breast cancer, reflecting the FDA’s commitment to advancing medical innovation and getting new treatments to patients who need them. ctDNA is made up of tiny pieces of…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (385+ words) Your Primary Care Doctor: The First Line of Defense Prostate cancer continues to be one of the primary cancers impacting men today, but managing your risk doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Dr. Fam notes that your primary care provider doctor…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (482+ words) Valley donations help fund Child Life services that bring comfort and activities to hospitalized children McALLEN, Texas — South Texas Health System Children’s and Spirit Halloween marked another year of their partnership supporting hospitalized children in the Rio Grande Valley, with…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (211+ words) CLEVELAND CLINIC – September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Everyone forgets things from time to time, but when could it be a sign of something more serious? “It becomes concerning when you’re experiencing forgetfulness more often, such as frequently missing appointments or…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (465+ words) Mental health challenges touch every community, every neighborhood and every family. While many people struggle in silence, thoughts of suicide can affect individuals from all walks of life, regardless of age, background, profession or circumstance. In 2024, an estimated 2.2 million Americans…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (372+ words) One of the most frequently performed surgeries in the United States, gallbladder removal is becoming increasingly common. The growing demand is linked to rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, more sedentary lifestyles, rapid weight loss associated with popular weight-loss…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (226+ words) The report estimates that in 2026, 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. and 36,320 men will die from the disease. The increase in prostate cancer diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened. This creates opportunities for…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (851+ words) By American Heart Association We often think about heart disease as something that suddenly happens, like a heart attack, that requires a trip to the emergency room. In reality, cardiovascular disease often develops silently over years or even decades before…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (356+ words) “Current treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer is a cocktail of chemotherapy, with overall survival ranging from eight to 13 months,” Gong said. “We found that by adding L-glutamine to this treatment, we increased overall survival to as much as 22 months—and…...