Breast cancer is more common when you’re older. But it happens to young women, too. When it does, it’s more complicated and affects them differently. In the WebMD webinar “Diagnosed Under 40: Breast Cancer’s Unique Impacts on Younger Women; It’s (More)…
SOURCES: Sonia Sharma, physician assistant, University of California, San Francisco. Monica Hanna, assistant director, Nicotine and Tobacco Recovery Program, RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery, New Jersey. Nancy Rigotti, MD, director, Tobacco Research and Treatment Center, Massachusetts General Hospital,…
COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything — especially when it comes to doctor visits. Older adults have a higher risk of complications from the coronavirus, so it’s best to avoid unnecessary exposure. But sometimes you need to see…
“You’re so hard on yourself. But remember, everybody has a chapter they don’t read out loud. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life; at the mistakes that gave you wisdom, at the suffering that gave you strength. Despite…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re longing for a nap, try to keep it short. Researchers found that siestas of 30 minutes or more in Murcia, a region of Spain, where it’s…
April 27, 2023 — A diabetes drug could soon gain FDA approval for weight loss after manufacturer Eli Lilly said Thursday it showed patients lost significant amounts of weight after 72 weeks of treatment. The drug, tirzepatide, helped patients in…
April 27, 2023 – Imagine sitting in your local barber shop and, while waiting your turn, getting your health care taken care of right there. It’s already happening to a certain extent. And the COVID-19 pandemic helped further untether the…
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women with lupus face potential complications, including a greater risk of premature birth, according to a new U.S. study. A 10-year audit of hospital records found that…
By Dan Collins, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve been living with major depressive disorder since I was 16. My moment of critical mass was in the spring of 1991. I was 28 and still living at home. My…
You’ve reached a milestone in your breast cancer care. Active treatment to get rid of the cancer is done. Maybe you even “rang the bell” with family, friends, and your medical team looking on to celebrate your big moment. Depending…
