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Colorectal Cancer: No Such Thing as Too Young

Cancer of the large intestine (colorectal cancer) is one of the most common cancers in the United States. In the past 20 years we have seen a steady decrease in...

As coronavirus remains closely watched, NJ says it’s prepared

An article by NJ.com reports that while the threat of coronavirus in New Jersey remains low, the state is considered to be one of the best prepared states in the...

FDA Requests Withdrawal of Weight-Loss Drug Belviq

FDA has requested that the manufacturer of Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) voluntarily withdraw the weight-loss drug from the U.S. market because a safety clinical trial shows an increased occurrence of...

FDA Product Recall: Medtronic Recalls MiniMed Insulin Pumps for Incorrect Insulin Dosing

The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death.

Arrhythmias: What Happens When Your Heart Has an Irregular Beat

Have you ever felt like your heart was racing or skipping a beat? Chances are, sometime in your life, it probably was. Most of the time, heart palpitations— which cause...

Heart Disease: Did You Know?

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, yet many people are not fully informed on its risks and symptoms. “Many people seem to think that heart disease only...

15 Health-boosting Tips for Women with RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects over 1 million people in the U.S. Summit Health Rheumatologist Dr. Linda Lee is among the experts who provide advice...

Thyroid Disease Treatments Explained

An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease, but up to 60 percent of those with the disease are unaware of their condition. Although many causes of...

Five Things You Should Know About Your Thyroid

If you have never had a problem with your thyroid, or know someone who has, you probably do not think twice about the tiny gland in your neck. But thyroid...

7 Myth Busters About HPV Vaccines

Despite the numerous benefits, several misconceptions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines still persist. “It’s vitally important to know the facts about this cancer-prevention vaccine,” says Darlene Gibbon, MD, Medical...