By Dr. Denise Powell As pediatricians, well-child checkups are a time for us to check in on children and maximize their potential to become the best versions of themselves. These visits are important because they allow us to practice something called preventive medicine, which means taking measures to keep your child healthy and safe and […]
Retired educator Belinda Hosli Tipton had a history of migraine headaches, but the one she suffered on July 1 was different. She woke up during the night with an excruciating headache and heart palpitations. She soon lost control of her body and yelled to her husband, Jeff, for help. After she’d reached the hospital, tests […]
Annie Sanders, the founder of Safe Haven Center for Domestic Violence, is not only a domestic abuse survivor, but also a cancer survivor. Additionally, she has grappled with other major medical ailments such as multiple sclerosis and Chiari malformation type 1. She’s passionate about helping others who are going through similar experiences and committed to […]
Posted in:
Women of all ages and walks of life are predisposed to some unique health concerns. From cervical and breast cancer to heart disease, many conditions are specific to females or affect them differently than men. Here, three experts address some of the most common areas of concern for women, the latest developments in treatment and […]
Posted in:
October has us all thinking pink, but did you know that October is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month? Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular cancer or HCC, is relatively rare in the United States, but the incidence is on the rise, largely due to hepatitis C. However, by knowing and modifying the risk factors, you […]
Women face an array of health concerns — some that are unique to females, and others that affect them differently than men. Test your knowledge and learn more by taking this enlightening women’s health quiz. Good luck! Check your answers here. 1. What type of cancer is referred to as the “silent killer” because it […]
Did you take our women’s health quiz? If not, view it here and come back to see how you did. 1. B) OVARIAN CANCER Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. It also causes more deaths than any other cancer of […]
