Melanoma is diagnosed far less often than nonmelanoma skin cancers, but is up to four times more fatal. One woman’s experience illustrates its danger, and the perils of overexposure to...
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About 37 million people in the U.S. live with chronic kidney disease, and about 40% of those in the earliest stages of the disease are unaware they have it. Fortunately,...
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Excessive alcohol use claims the lives of more than 6,600 Pennsylvanians annually and costs the U.S. economy billions. One woman’s story illustrates both the disease’s danger and recovery’s promise.
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Poor dental care not only raises the risk for several serious medical issues, it also costs families and businesses. Americans lose 92.4 million hours of work or school each year...
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Sleeping problems lead to far more trouble than tiredness. Up to 70 million Americans suffer from short sleep duration, which has been linked – if left unchecked – to numerous...
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Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the U.S., but education and awareness about risk factors, symptoms, and healthy lifestyle changes can prevent tragedy for some.
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Routine eye exams can do much more than help diagnose and correct common vision problems. They also can help spot serious medical issues like diabetes, heart disease, and more.
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Eating disorders aren’t just about a fixation on weight and food deprivation. They are behavioral health conditions – in fact, anorexia is the deadliest mental health disease in America. One...
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Teams of medical professionals, backpacks full of basic supplies, are bringing healthcare and hope to thousands of people experiencing homelessness.
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Cervical Cancer cases have declined precipitously over the past century thanks to screenings and modern treatment advances, but the disease remains the fourth-most-common cancer among women. A vigilant preventive approach,...
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By
Jerry Reimenschneider
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