Smaller Lung Airways Increase Women’s Risks for COPD
Many people used to consider chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as a condition that only affected older men. Since about 2008, though, the global prevalence of this serious breathing problem in women is quickly approaching that seen in men. Medical professionals attribute the rise of COPD among women to increased rates of tobacco smoking among […]
How Do Doctors Diagnose Bone Cancer?
This year, doctors will diagnose an estimated 3,910 people in the United States with bone cancer, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). There are several types of bone cancer, and each type looks and acts a little differently. Treatment can vary depending on the type of bone cancer a person has and […]
What is a Stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency that could cause major disability and even death. Strokes are common and a leading cause of death in the United States: each year, more than 795,000 people in the nation have a stroke; of these, 137,000 die. In fact, every 40 minutes, someone has a stroke in the US; […]
Changes in Lung Cancer Screening Rules Saves Lives
Cancer is a leading cause of death. In 2018, doctors diagnosed 18.1 million new cases of cancer worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute; cancer claimed 9.5 million lives that year. Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths. A 2013 change in lung cancer screening has saved thousands of lives. About Lung Cancer […]
Most Dangerous Sports
Playing sports is fun and good for you. Engaging in physical activity helps build muscles and strengthens your heart, for example, and the exercise improves your mood, boosts energy, and helps you sleep better. Sometimes sports can be dangerous, though, and cause injury or even death. 4 Deadly and Dangerous Sports BASE jumping BASE […]
Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common and sometimes debilitating condition. It affects about 24 percent of all adults, or 58.5 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a leading cause of work disability, limiting the types of work people can do or even preventing them from working […]
May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Arthritis is a very common condition, but it is also misunderstood. Many people think arthritis is something only older adults have, for example, and that it only causes minor aches or pains. To help clear up some of the misconceptions about arthritis, and to help spread accurate information about the condition, many doctors, medical professionals, […]
Why Do I Have to Fast Before Some Medical Imaging Tests?
When it comes to medical imaging, getting a clear, accurate image is a top priority. After all, doctors use the information they learn from these medical images to diagnose patients and create treatment plans. In some cases, doctors will require patients fast before undergoing medical imaging. A fast is a period of hours in which […]
About Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Do you have belly pain, gas, cramping, and diarrhea and/or constipation that comes back again and again? You may have irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects the digestive system. Specifically, IBS affects the large intestine, also known as the colon. The large intestine is the last part of the digestive system; it is […]
March is National Colorectal Awareness Month
In February of 2020, President Clinton declared March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Every year during the month of March, healthcare professionals, organizations, people who have had colorectal cancer and their families participate in events that bring attention to this serious disease. Colorectal cancer is a disease that affects the colon, or large intestine, […]
