Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer and is the third most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that about 50,000 people will die from colorectal cancer every year, with more than 135,000 people diagnosed with the disease. About 1 in every 24 …
Sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month gives parents, communities and organizations a chance to get involved to help our children live a long, healthy life. Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States, with 1 out of every 3 children either …
The CDC urges baby boomers to get tested for Hepatitis C, as new treatments are providing close to a 100% cure rate and you may not know you are infected. Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by a virus that can lead to chronic complications such as cirrhosis of …
MRI Safety During Pregnancy There is a good reason for your doctor to request an MRI during pregnancy. If there is a concern for the health and safety of the mother that cannot wait to be addressed until after delivery, an MRI may be the best method to diagnose and …
