The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2018, there will be 97,220 new cases of colon cancer and 43,030 new cases of rectal cancer in the US. Colorectal screening is a critical step in [...]
Cardiovascular diseases and stroke affect an estimated 44 million assigned female at birth individuals (AFAB) in the United States. While these conditions are relevant to everyone, individuals [...]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer are often linked in medical conversations, but what are the differences between the two and how are they connected? We want to encourage women to [...]
We all avoid the doctor at one time or another. In many cases, if you don’t feel your health has declined or changed, you may be tempted to skip the annual visit altogether. Young adults are [...]
There’s no denying the crucial role technology plays in our lives. While adults may feel only a twinge of guilt for checking their phones during dinner or spending a few hours scrolling [...]
Your primary care physician may perform a routine blood pressure test during a regular exam. An inflatable cuff is placed around your upper arm and your blood pressure is measured using a [...]
The thyroid is a gland that produces hormones that control metabolism and regulate vital body functions such as body temperature, breathing, heart rate, and more. More than 12% of the US [...]
There are approximately 29.1 million people in the US with diabetes, but what is it? Diabetes occurs when blood glucose (or blood sugar) is too high. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin [...]
