While a colonoscopy remains the standard for detection and prevention of colorectal cancer, there are alternatives. The ACS has recently released guidelines regarding a new blood test called Shield for people at average risk.

When you or a loved one are sick, it can be confusing to know where to go. Ask yourself these 3 questions.

Preventing a health problem now is much better (and less costly) than overcoming one later. Preventive care aims to detect and treat common conditions as early as possible.

As the change in seasons ushers in cooler weather, it also means the start of flu season. How long flu season lasts can vary but typically begins in November and lasts well into March or early April.

Around a million diagnosed cases of shingles (herpes zoster) occur annually in the United States. You may have seen Justin Bieber's 2022 Instagram video announcing he had one type of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological disorder brought on by the same virus that causes chickenpox and shingles.