Prostate cancer study shows promising new treatments
A new study finds those with low grade or intermediate tumors may be able to forgo surgery or radiation, and instead opt for consistent monitoring of the disease.
A new study finds those with low grade or intermediate tumors may be able to forgo surgery or radiation, and instead opt for consistent monitoring of the disease.
Groundbreaking new research could change the standard treatment for women who have advanced endometrial cancer. Dr. Natalie Azar shares insight into the findings and how big of a difference this could make.
What are the first signs of colon cancer? Woman diagnosed at 42 had constipation and blood with bowel movements. A colonoscopy confirmed a tumor in her rectum.
Serotonin syndrome happens when you have an excess of serotonin in your body. Serotonin is a chemical that naturally occurs in the body, but certain medications can cause your body to product too much serotonin. Antidepressants are a relatively common medication that work by increasing the amount of serotonin (or sometimes norepinephrine) in your brain; people with symptoms of anxiety and depression often have too little serotonin, so taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) can help balance things out.
High cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, refers to an above-normal level of cholesterol circulating in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that your liver and intestines produce to build cells and help with functions such as hormone production and digestion. You only need the amount your body produces, but factors such as diet and genes can cause your body to make more cholesterol than it needs.
More than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, according to the CDC.
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A disgraced aristocrat found to have been responsible for historic child sexual abuse died after being mistakenly given an insulin “overdose” in hospital, an inquest has heard.
There are two main types of chest pain that can be described by their sensation and location: visceral and somatic. Visceral pain can be described as dull or deep and can feel like pressure or squeezing. Often, visceral pain is accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.
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A rare bacterium found in artificial tears known is triggering eye drop recalls as investigators try to pinpoint the outbreak source. Here's a full list of products.
Ed Crump is undergoing treatment for Stage II cancer. “I’ve got my fingers crossed for five years.”
Here's how to bolster your bones—and support your brain health down the road—all at once.
Miranda Edwards, 32, is prone to attacks where she feels like she's dying, which are caused by rare tumors on her adrenal gland.
Muhamad Jameel shakes his head in disbelief, recalling the last conversation he had with his ailing father, Muhammad Rasool, before kissing him goodnight.
As a snack enthusiast and person with diabetes, these snacks get my stamp of approval.
Tsuki Harris, a vegan trainer and bodybuilder, combines foods to make "complete" proteins, eating lots of beans, nuts, and seeds.
A college student from North Carolina who suffered a brain hemorrhage while on spring break in Mexico has now learned she has a brain tumor.
This fungus likely originated in a health care setting, explained Melissa Nolan, an assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of South Carolina.
For people going through menopause, symptoms like hot flashes and insomnia can be debilitating. Sarah, a 59-year-old woman living in Concord, Massachusetts who asked to remain anonymous, said insomnia kept her up at night during perimenopause. When she entered menopause at 52, she had hot flashes up to five times every night.
Colorectal cancer is on the rise among people younger than 55 years old, new research shows. Getting screened regularly, following a healthy lifestyle, and being aware of your personal and family history can all help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is increasingly becoming a younger person’s disease, new research from the American Cancer Society shows.