According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13 million Americans become infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV, each year. The CDC also estimates that every sexually active adult will contract HPV at some point in their lives.

While thyroid surgery is very safe overall, it does involve removal of adjacent normal thyroid tissue. This means that after surgery, patients have up to a 30% chance of needing to take medication for thyroid hormone function for life.

Processed foods are typically identified as packaged or prepared foods and have often been broadly labeled as “unhealthy.” But are all processed foods unhealthy?

A type of sugar called high-fructose corn syrup has recently gained attention for its potential link to cancer risk, leaving many people wondering if it should be avoided.

Being overweight or having obesity is associated with a higher risk of getting 13 types of cancer. Recent studies show bariatric surgery can help.

Cancer treatment can significantly impact your skin, causing changes that affect comfort and appearance. While these side effects can be concerning, most are manageable with proper care and medical support.

A colon polyp is a small growth in the lining of the colon or large intestine. Most colon polyps are sporadic and occur randomly. However, there are environmental and hereditary factors that increase the risk of developing colon polyps.

A recent study suggests that performing an MRI scan in the workup for an elevated prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA) screening for prostate cancer can reduce prostate cancer diagnoses by more than half.

Over nearly 20 years, Bill Jurgens and his family got to know the Nebraska Medical Center well. Jurgens’ time in the hospital made him more appreciative of the support he had from friends and families and the financial resources he had to help him through these difficult times.

Nuts and seeds have gotten mixed reviews over the years. Still, increasing evidence shows that nuts are a healthy choice to help improve overall health and potentially lower cancer risk.