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Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, accounting for about 3% of all cancers and 7% of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. Due to various factors, the disease is difficult to detect at an early stage, when it is more …

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the country’s leading cause of cancer death. Though it may not get as much attention as other cancers, lung cancer accounts for a startling 23% of all cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society estimates that at the close of 2022, the US will …

By Hope Allen, PA-C Happy National Healthy Skin Month everyone! What do you think of when you picture “healthy” skin? When I think of healthy skin, I think of the first time I held my niece and nephew. I remember looking down at their little fingers and toes, those big, …

“In the unlikely event of a sudden loss of cabin pressure — please secure your own oxygen mask first before assisting others around you.” We hear these instructions each time we fly. The point is you won’t be able to help others if you are struggling to breathe yourself. But …

According to the CDC, as many as 1 in 3 diabetes patients suffers from chronic kidney disease (CKD). In fact, the most frequent cause of chronic kidney disease is diabetes. This is because people with diabetes have high blood sugar levels which cause damage to the kidneys and leads to …

A cancer diagnosis of any type is frightening, but for women, breast cancer is especially scary. Increasingly, there is good news when it comes to breast cancer. Breast cancer death rates have decreased steadily in the past 20 years, thanks to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continuous …

By Sharon A. Bassett The House Price Index is a measure of the movement of the single-family home process in the United States. This Index is is obtained by reviewing repeat mortgage transactions on single-family properties whose mortgages have been purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac since …

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing hearing loss. Let’s explore the link between these two conditions, and how people with diabetes can take care of their hearing. Around 30 million people in the United States alone have diabetes. Among these people, a high percentage of them …

Did you know that all Medicare beneficiaries are entitled to 180 days of hospice care? That’s six months of special comfort care only hospice professionals can provide, and Medicare provides 100% coverage of these services. When people don’t receive this benefit until the final days of life, they miss out …

By Dr. Tina Chandra If you could lose fat and gain muscle without working out and see results in around 2 months, would you do it? Is it possible? Is there technology that can sculpt the body and make us look better? It’s not a dream. The day has finally …