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Facts about Ultraviolet Rays and How to Protect Yourself

After spending so much time indoors during the past year, it probably feels like you've missed out on a lot of sunlight. And as summer kicks off, it's certainly tempting...

The Lowdown On Smoothies

Smoothies can be a refreshing go-to beverage, but if you’re not careful, it’s very easy to create a sugar and calorie-loaded drink.

Understanding the COVID Vaccine: How mRNA Immunizations Work

Are you vaccinated? That is the question on minds all across the nation. The latest figures show that the majority of U.S. adults have received at least one dose of...

What Are Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms?

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest form of cancer, claiming the lives of 95 percent of those diagnosed with it within five years.. How do we detect this malicious form of...

STD Testing and How It Could Save Your Life

Nearly one in five people in the United States have an STD. Sexually transmitted diseases, STDs, are diseases passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

What Early Testicular Cancer Symptoms Should You Look For?

Testicular cancer usually shows up in young to middle-aged men, with an average age of 33, and one in every 250 males will develop it at some point in their...

June is Pride Month: Summit Health Shines a Light on Health and the LGBTQ+ Community

Every individual deserves to receive the best possible care so they can live a long, happy, and healthy life. However, it has been found that certain groups of people—including particular...

Liver Health Matters Month: Five Ways to Keep the Liver Healthy

When gastroenterologist, Raymond Kenny, MD, shares a lecture, he tells the audience to look left and right: one of those three individuals has liver disease.

Preventing Throat Cancer: Steps to Stay Healthy

Throat cancer occurs when tumors, growths, and other abnormal cells appear in various areas of the throat.

Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm FAQ

On June 7, the FDA granted accelerated approval for aducanumab (Aduhelm), the first drug approved to treat Alzheimer’s disease since 2003. However, there is limited evidence that this treatment will...