Mammograms are part of our first line of defense in fighting breast cancer. They save thousands of lives every year. A recent Swedish study demonstrated that breast cancer patients who took part in a mammography screening program had a 60% lower risk of dying from breast cancer 10 years after diagnosis and a 47% lower risk of […]

Kidney stones are common and can occur at any age. According to the National Kidney Foundation, about one in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime. Sometimes kidney stones pass on their own and do not require medical attention. Other times, kidney stones can cause a lot of pain and warrant a doctor’s help. If […]

If your doctor suspects you have epilepsy, you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3 million people live with epilepsy in the United States. Anyone can have epilepsy, regardless of age or background, and it is one of the most common types of nervous system disorders. What Is Epilepsy? […]

When your doctor wants to get a better look at what is going on inside your body, they will most likely order imaging. Several different technologies exist to diagnose conditions. Depending on the type of imaging and the area of the body, the method used to capture a picture of the inside of the body […]

Mammograms bring up a lot of questions and conflicting opinions, which range from mammograms being more painful for smaller breasts to the idea that small breasts don’t need regular mammograms. The fact is that mammograms test the breast tissue for abnormalities, and every woman can benefit from these regular screenings. Since mammograms are the best […]

One in eight women will receive an invasive breast cancer diagnosis during her lifetime. To prevent this, many research the latest health fads claiming to reduce the chance of developing cancer. Unfortunately, no magic food or workout routine exists to ensure you will never develop cancer. However, making some slight changes to your diet and activity could […]