Are you at higher risk for breast cancer? Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women. But cancer risks are not one-size-fits-all. Some women have a greater chance of developing breast cancer than others.
Varicose veins. They’re visible and often unsightly. You may be resigned to just covering them up. But do they pose a health risk? Should you worry about varicose veins?
How much do you think about your hands, aside from the occasional manicure or annoying hangnail? Maybe you work at a computer keyboard or play videogames for hours at a time.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, taking the lives of nearly the same number of people who will die from colon, breast and prostate cancer combined.
Gray hair, wrinkles … and problems in the bathroom? Things change as we grow older, including your bladder and urinary tract. Issues may range from the frequent urge to urinate to difficulties emptying your bladder. But what’s a normal sign of aging – and when should you call your doctor?
If you regularly have acid reflux/heartburn symptoms more than twice a week, you may want to consider a new procedure that is available at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Taking vitamins? Don’t forget to tell your doctor. You exercise and eat healthy foods. To boost your immune system, you take a multivitamin every day. It can only help, right? Perhaps.
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.