Is genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease right for you? Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor perhaps best known for his role as Marvel Comics superhero Thor, recently made the news for a more personal reason: his DNA results.
Crushing chest pain and shortness of breath are classic signs of a heart attack. But what about the less obvious signs of heart disease? It doesn’t always announce itself with a bang. Are there other, more subtle signs that indicate you may have trouble with your ticker?
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. Joseph Brito, MD offers advice about the importance of rectal exams, PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests and screenings for prostate cancer.
You’re exhausted, even though you turned in early. Your partner complains about your disruptive snoring. Should you call your doctor? If the problem interferes with a good night’s sleep more often than not, you should talk to your doctor. You may have a sleep-related disorder.
Summertime is sun time. We may spend our days soaking up the rays, but it’s important to learn to spot any potential problems on our skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S, and early detection can offer more treatment options.
While the rates of colon cancer among older adults have dropped significantly over the past two decades thanks to screening protocols like colonoscopy, they are concerned that younger patients are not getting the screenings they need.