Do you think heart and cancer go together? While heart disease and cancer are different diseases, there is a connection. The first thing to know is ...
How often do you get the chance to do something that’s truly lifesaving? Seize the opportunity by donating blood this month in honor of World Blood ...
In the past, a cancer diagnosis was a bleak prospect that few people survived. Today, there are millions of U.S. cancer survivors, a number that’s ...
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability among Americans, affecting about 800,000 people each year. You know that the symptoms of stroke are ...
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), more than 3,500 babies in the U.S. die each year while they’re sleeping. Even one death is too ...
When you think about breast cancer, you may think it’s only diagnosed in older women. After all, that’s why mammograms are recommended beginning at ...
At any given time, millions of women are having a period with potentially uncomfortable and disruptive symptoms. During your menstrual cycle, there ...
GROUNDBREAKING PROCEDURE FOR LUNG CANCER DETECTION NOW AVAILABLE AT EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL The robotic-assisted bronchoscopy suite offers ...
When it comes to cancer, you’re probably familiar with the more common cancers in Louisiana and the U.S.: breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal ...
According to the American Kidney Fund, 92,000 Americans are currently on the national transplant waiting list for a kidney transplant. Their average ...
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, affects 6.5 million Americans ages 40 and older. Those who have the condition can experience a wide range ...
If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if chest pain is muscular, you’re not alone. It’s a common question but one we’ll always answer with a caveat: Any ...