Curious to know if you have a urinary tract infection, high cholesterol, hepatitis C, HIV or colon cancer? Do you suspect you might have food allergies, a slow thyroid or sluggish metabolism? Now you can purchase a kit at the drug store, take it home and collect either a blood, urine, stool or saliva sample—and mail it off to a testing laboratory for a physician-reviewed analysis. Within days, … [Read more...] about Everything You Need to Know About Home Medical Tests, Including Which Ones Tend to Be the Most Accurate
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Melanoma is One of the Most Common Cancers in Adults Under 30—and 13 More Surprising Melanoma Facts
“Of all the types of skin cancers this is the one we worry most about,” says John Zampella, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at the Ronald O. Perlman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health. That’s because melanoma, if not diagnosed and treated early (when it’s almost always curable), can spread to other parts of the body, becoming hard to treat and potentially deadly. Although … [Read more...] about Melanoma is One of the Most Common Cancers in Adults Under 30—and 13 More Surprising Melanoma Facts
5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy Every Day
As we age, our eyes age too, and the risk of eye diseases and conditions— many with no warning signs—climbs.That’s why experts stress the importance of an annual comprehensive eye exam for everyone over age 50. “Just as you’d visit an internist for your annual health check-up, it’s equally important to have your eyes checked each year—even if you’re not experiencing any vision problems,” says … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy Every Day
8 Things You Should Do Every Day to Protect Your Eyes
"The best thing you can do for your eyes is protect them,” says Craig See, M.D., an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. That starts with getting regular eye exams, which are the best way to diagnose major causes of blindness. “Most issues can be treated successfully if the treatment is started promptly,” he says. Here are some other ways to be kind to your eyes. Read the … [Read more...] about 8 Things You Should Do Every Day to Protect Your Eyes
5 Things You Should Know About Your Eyes
What Does 20/20 Mean? Known as “normal” vision, 20/20 means you’re able to clearly see an object at a distance of 20 feet, explains Craig See, M.D., an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. For someone with 20/60 vision to see clearly, they must be 20 feet from an object that a person with normal vision can see at 60 feet. If you’ve ever wondered how a batter can accurately … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Should Know About Your Eyes
5 Exciting Innovations in Cancer Screening and Treatment
“We continue to discover so many new things every day,” says Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society. In just one year, 31 new therapies to treat more than 16 types of cancers were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One thing that’s not new: Screening saves lives. “Some estimates say that we can decrease the number of colorectal … [Read more...] about 5 Exciting Innovations in Cancer Screening and Treatment
The 5 Best Free Brain Games Training Apps
It’s normal for brain function to decline with age, but that doesn’t mean you can’t strengthen it. Multiple studies suggest that playing brain games helps maintain and even boost cognitive performance, says Marwan Sabbagh, M.D., medical director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read the full article on Parade.com … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Free Brain Games Training Apps
Jimmy Carter’s Medical Miracle
Melanoma is usually curable if found and treated early. But when it spreads, it can be deadly. An estimated 87,110 Americans were diagnosed with melanoma in 2017, according to the American Cancer Society, and 9,730 died from it. But new treatments are showing more promise for later-stage melanoma. In addition to surgery and radiation to target his brain tumors, Carter received an intravenous … [Read more...] about Jimmy Carter’s Medical Miracle
Surprising Reasons You Overeat
Struggling with your New Year’s resolution to shrink your portions or snack less? You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault. You may have noticed that temptation is everywhere: “We live in an environment surrounded by food, and our brains are constantly being prodded to eat it," says Susan Roberts, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at Tufts University and founder of the online iDiet weight management … [Read more...] about Surprising Reasons You Overeat