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Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, is relatively uncommon in the United States, accounting for about 1.5% of all new cancer diagnoses each year. It occurs most often in older adults, with the average age at diagnosis being 68 years. Men have a slightly higher lifetime risk of developing stomach …

By Parveen Vahora, M.D. Women are experts at caring for everyone else. We schedule the kids’ checkups, remind our partners about their prescriptions, check on aging parents, and keep the household running. Too often, our own health slides to the bottom of the list until something forces us to pay …

Nearly 24 Million Americans have COPD, and large number of them are over the age of 40 and have a history of smoking or being subjected to respiratory irritants such as chemicals and pollutants. COPD is a disease that is encompassed by chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma, causing shortness of …

Here’s a question for you: What is one thing in your life that you are not doing, that if you started doing on a regular basis would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Here’s a follow-up question: why are you not doing it? Answer: most of us are …

Roughly, 29 million Americans have diabetes. Many of these cases are undiagnosed, but for those individuals that struggle with the disease, symptoms of diabetic neuropathy can be debilitating. Diabetic neuropathy is a progressive disease that affects nearly 200,000 new patients per year. Understanding the disease state is complex, but in short, …

Any cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but breast cancer can be especially unsettling. The good news is that advances in early detection and treatment are changing the outlook for many people with the disease. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is the most …

By veriMED Health Group Staying protected from the flu is an important part of staying healthy throughout the year. For older adults, influenza can be much more serious. As we age, changes in the immune system can make it harder to fight infections. At the same time, chronic conditions such …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we have lost and encourage the early detectiontion that saves lives. About one in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, so almost everyone knows someone affected by it. …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the dog days of summer come to an end, out come the backpacks and notebooks — back-to-school season is in full effect. But just because you may not have a summer break anymore, that doesn’t mean you still can’t learn. I may not …

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect because symptoms are often vague and may not appear until the disease has progressed. Understanding the signs, symptoms and risk factors can help individuals recognize when it may be time to speak with a healthcare provider. Understanding the Pancreas The pancreas is a …