Sun after cancer treatments

If you have had any type of cancer, practice precaution when you’re out in the sun this summer. Avoid direct sunlight and stay in the shade as much as…

COVID-19 and chronic disease: There’s a connection

Editor’s note: This article was published on March 30, 2020. COVID-19 information and recommendations are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Centers for Disease Control…

Get the facts on bladder cancer

It’s well known that smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer, but did you know smoking is also a major risk factor for developing bladder cancer? “Smokers…

Four things to know about abdominal aortic aneurysms

Having a family history of aneurysms and a smoking habit could prove to be a deadly combination. Abdominal aortic aneurysms grow silently with no symptoms and often are only…

Coronary artery disease: The basics about America’s most common heart disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States in men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, CAD…

3 heart disease risk factors you don’t control

When it comes to your heart health, knowledge is power. Start with helpful information to become an advocate for your heart. Read this story, one of our favorites, or…

Know the risks and signs of asbestos-related lung disease

It’s been decades since the U.S. government started banning asbestos products and uses, yet doctors are still treating patients with asbestos-related lung disease. Asbestos is a material that was…

Symptoms of COPD: Cough and shortness of breath

Nearly 16 million adults in the U.S. have COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Many more do not know they have COPD, despite living with the common symptoms of…

BE FAST: Stroke warning signs

Time is everything when someone you love is having a stroke, which is why it is important you know the stroke warning signs. Some use the BE FAST acronym…

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