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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Preventing wrinkles and aging skin without a face cream

Whether we like it or not, getting wrinkles on our face seems to be a fact of life. But aside from what happens naturally, you can take action to…
Reducing cancer risk: Charcoal, wood, pellet and gas grill tips

We all love the taste of grilled steak, chicken or salmon. However, if you do not use your charcoal, wood, pellet or gas grill correctly, you could be increasing…
Keep your heart young with these 7 tips

If you’re young and feel healthy, heart trouble later in life probably isn’t on your mind. Don’t wait to work on keeping your heart healthy, though. You can take…