You might think that the terms “integrative medicine” and “alternative medicine” are interchangeable, or that they mean the same thing. But these phrases describe very different concepts. In fact, they are almost polar opposites.
Alternative medicine refers to herbal supplements, detox diets, “healing” crystals and other unproven methods that are meant to replace conventional health treatments. Integrative medicine, meanwhile, refers...
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Very few people will be diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma this year. But of those who are, about 60% will be young Black men who carry...
Inflammatory breast cancer symptoms tend to appear very quickly.
“At first, patients might complain of a spot-like rash, or of their bra not fitting like it used to or suddenly feeling tight,” explains Bora Lim, M.D.., a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of inflammatory breast cancer. “Then, in a matter of months, weeks or even days, more than half of their breast — or their entire breast — is involved.”...
Every cancer patient’s situation is unique. But Heather Williams’ was exceptional.
The ER nurse from North Carolina was only...
You’ve put on your UPF-rated clothing, applied your sunscreen and positioned your beach umbrella carefully. But are you also wearing sunglasses...
The most common symptoms of pancreatic cancer are pain in your abdomen or back, weight loss and jaundice.
But these issues can also...
Chemical peels have been credited with everything from eliminating wrinkles and acne scars to stimulating cell growth and reversing sun damage...
Protecting our skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) light is a year-round job. It requires wearing the proper clothing, using sunscreen on exposed...
Abdominal pain, heartburn and fatigue can sometimes be symptoms of stomach cancer. But they can also be the result of overeating, untreated...