The Link Between Texting and Back Pain
Prevention & Treatment This isn’t another article about modern phone habits. We know we’re all working hard (right?). But you might want to watch your posture to avoid health issues.
Giuliana Rancic shares her experience and lessons learned from struggling with and overcoming breast cancer.
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The “Dancing With the Stars” judge is sharing the story of her struggle with chronic pain to open up the conversation about these under-recognized conditions.
A genetic disorder threatened to take Trine Engebretsen’s life when she was a girl. Years later, as a mom and aspiring surgeon herself, she wants to help save others.
The television anchor had to do some soul-searching and make life adjustments when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Now, he’s opening up about his journey and advocating for more communication among caregivers.
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“Dancing with the Stars” troupe dancer Witney Carson shares her melanoma survivor story and explains why everyone should know their risks.
Model Iskra Lawrence, known for her commitment to body acceptance, has a daily challenge for everyone.
Prevention & Treatment This isn’t another article about modern phone habits. We know we’re all working hard (right?). But you might want to watch your posture to avoid health issues.
Prevention & Treatment Foot ulcers and infections pose a large health risk to diabetics, but new technology promises to help doctors catch wounds and intervene in real-time.
Sponsored A type of breast cancer with no specific FDA-approved therapy may be on the verge of a breakthrough thanks to a recent clinical trial.
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Advocacy With long waits and antirejection drug regimens, transplants are currently far from perfect. A new patient-centered summit hopes to lead advocacy for a healthier, more efficient system.
Education & Research Because of the limitation of the current organ preservation modality, unchanged for the past 40 years, researchers are currently studying new technology to preserve healthier donations.
Prevention & Treatment Medical advancements in cancer treatment now provide the possibility of a much faster, safer form of radiation therapy.
Education & Research With potential side effects, skyrocketing costs and varying success rates, in-vitro fertilization could soon be replaced.
Advocacy When Kathryn Sundquist started suffering from chronic pain at age 7, her family never expected she’d be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Education & Research If organ transplants just entered your radar, you may not be sure where to start. An M.D. walks us through the crucial facts.
Health Hacks Everyone should be aware that there are concrete things you can do to assess your risk for breast cancer and even lower your odds of having it later in life.
Prevention & Treatment Hair loss depends upon the type of chemo primarily, and secondarily, the individual patient’s biology and hair condition.
Education & Research From maintaining eye contact to reducing background noise, these techniques will help make communicating with those living with aphasia easier.
Education & Research One cancer researcher, inspired by his mother’s bout with cancer and her risk for possible recurrence, has committed himself to researching new methods to treat cancer patients.
Advocacy A person’s life is drastically changed when they are diagnosed with cancer. Read below for moving words from cancer fighters and survivors who have something to say.
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Advocacy Although society perpetuates a stigma around mental health, each and every person can help to fight that stigma and create a culture of support.
Advocacy Dealing with cancer treatment and chemotherapy can be extremely challenging for both the patient and caregiver.
Education & Research A breakthrough surgery allowed one scoliosis patient to walk again, and, with further developments on the horizon, there’s even more reasons to be hopeful.
Education & Research Our panel of industry experts shed light on the importance of organ transplants, and the latest breakthroughs in treatment.
Advocacy Actress Lisa Vidal was scared and feared the unknown when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2016.
Prevention & Treatment Millions of older people fall every year. But they don’t have to. With small and simple changes made throughout one’s home, so many of them are preventable.
Prevention & Treatment For men, infertility can be the result of any number of lifestyle or medical procedures. But fear not, there are steps you can take some of the pressure off and mitigate your risk. Here is how you can improve the condition on a daily basis.
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Sponsored Millions of Americans suffer from age-related cognitive decline, but a successful clinical trial of a new brain health supplement holds promise for those struggling with cognitive impairment.
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Education & Research A veteran executive in the organ transplant system offers an inside look at the challenges facing the medical community today.
Advocacy For construction workers, workplace injuries are an all-too-common threat. Here’s what employers are doing to help save lives.
Prevention & Treatment When allergy season approaches, it’s time to clear up any misunderstandings you might have and get your facts straight.
Advocacy Transplant nursing advocate Sandra Cupples shares the moment she got “hooked” on the field and never looked back.
Advocacy Although breast cancer research funding covers many areas of prevention and treatment, it doesn’t properly address needs for those with stage 4 cancer.
Advocacy As a stroke survivor, Representative Joyce Beatty knows the importance of getting back to work after a major health crisis.
Sponsored In the effort to find ways to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease, clinical trials are crucial. More caregivers and family members need to participate in them.
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Advocacy A personal loss inspired one young man to give back by donating bone marrow. A perfect DNA match saved a boy’s life and lead to a deep new friendship.
Prevention & Treatment Worrying and stressing can take up a lot of valuable time and energy. Here are four ways to help you manage and overcome your anxiety.
Advocacy The world-renowned disco superstar has long been an icon of perseverance. She used that grit to get through her pain and continue her work inspiring fans to find their inner strength.
Advocacy Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses. It’s time to put stigma aside and start saving lives.
Sponsored Patients in need of a donation must find a compatible match. Getting the right testing is essential to ensuring the best results.
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Prevention & Treatment General knowledge about screening mammography can sometimes be unclear and confusing when it comes to proven research. Here are four definitive facts you can rely on.
Prevention & Treatment A teacher who developed depression and had to leave her old life behind has found a new way forward with the help and support of Magnolia Clubhouse.
Advocacy The gold medalist swimmer learned the hard way that protecting the health of your skin is a full-time job. Now she wants to help others learn from her mistakes.
Education & Research Puzzled about your period? Can you really trust the pull-out method? Dr. Eve Espey debunks the biggest myths about sex and offers expert advice on what you need to know.
AdvocacyAfter serving for 20 years, he was one of the first officers forced to retire due to 9/11-related medical issues. Today, Terrence Jordan reflects on the difficult, inspiring trek to stay healthy.
Prevention & TreatmentWhile much has been made about the benefits of birth control pills, for a small number of women the pill can ruin their sex lives.
Health HacksPut the cookie down. What’s that, you can’t? Unless you’re a furry blue puppet, you’ve got problems. Or do you?
SponsoredEarly and accurate detection is key in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Prevention & TreatmentCushing’s syndrome is classified as a rare disease. Many endocrinologists disagree with that label, however, suggesting instead that Cushing’s is vastly under-diagnosed.
Health HacksWith more resources than most, older travelers are taking advantage of adventure tourism opportunities that expose them to new challenges and experiences.
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