A recent study showed rates of pancreatic cancer in women under age 55 rose 2.4% between 2001 and 2018. In May, E-News correspondent Maria Menounos, 44, revealed she was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer earlier in the year, a high-profile case that seems to reflect the study’s disturbing trend.
In February, the World Health Organization confirmed the first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. As of the latest WHO update from April 17, officials report 15 confirmed and 23 probable cases, with 34 deaths among them.
Even though you may be young and healthy, an annual physical is still important at this age because it keeps a pulse on your well-being. It gives you a chance to ask your doctor questions and get healthy lifestyle tips about your diet, exercise routine, drugs and tobacco use, drinking habits, safer sex and more.
To address the specific needs of those living with progressive MS, Kathleen Healey, PhD, APRN, at the Nebraska Medicine MS clinic initiated the MS At Home Access Program in 2013. This home-based, patient-centered, comprehensive model of care works to improve access to health care and address the unmet needs of this population.
Macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can range from mild and asymptomatic to severe – causing small areas of vision to go missing — researchers have come a long way in treating AMD.
Anyone dealing with varicose veins knows the pain and how uncomfortable they can be. In the summertime, flare-ups and symptoms can worsen. Jonathan Thompson, MD, vascular surgeon, explains why this can happen and how individuals can find relief.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, or USDA, certifies foods as “USDA organic.” It provides strict standards for organic food production, including rules about pest and weed control and additives. However, organic doesn’t necessarily mean healthier.
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