Blood tests for colorectal cancer: What to know
The American Cancer Society recently released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines for people at average risk for the disease. This includes adding blood tests as a new screening option.
Adults at average risk for colorectal cancer should begin screening at age 45. Blood tests are not meant to replace a colonoscopy, which is still considered the gold standard test for colorectal cancer. Blood tests provide an alternative...
3 ways cancer survivors can stay healthy this summer
Summertime can be exciting. Think: trips to the beach, backyard barbecues and baseball games. But the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can be harmful...
Should you have your fallopian tubes removed to reduce your ovarian cancer risk?
A woman could have her fallopian tubes removed for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s necessary to treat an ectopic pregnancy or to resolve an...
How to cope with insomnia during cancer treatment
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep. It’s common in the general population, but it can also affect you if you’re undergoing cancer treatment like chemotherapy and radiation therapy. That’s because pain and other physical side effects from cancer treatment can disrupt sleep. So can stress and anxiety.
Sleep allows your body and mind to recover from the previous day. If you don’t get enough...
6 things to know about chlorophyll
You probably already know that eating your greens is good for you. But what if you could extract the “green” part itself and take it as a...
Are there health benefits to drinking hot water?
It’s well-established that drinking water is crucial for your health.
Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and...
Understanding the gut-brain axis: 7 things to know
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t feel sick, exactly. I just don’t feel … right?”
If so, odds are that you’re correct...
Are sunglasses actually bad for your eyes? 7 myths, debunked
Have you ever heard the rumor that sunglasses are actually bad for your eyes? Or, that wearing them too much can disrupt your circadian rhythm...
Breast cancer risk assessments: What to know
Whatever your question, odds are there’s an online resource that promises an answer. That means it’s just as easy to search ‘What should I...
When to see a dermatologist about a skin change
As a dermatologist, I get a lot of questions about skin changes, what they mean and what to do about them.
Being aware of changes to...