SOURCES: American Cancer Society: “Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2019-2020,” “Breast Cancer HER2 Status.” Sara Tolaney,…
Category: Health
The Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease
Type 2 diabetes raises your odds of developing heart disease, as does prediabetes. If you’ve been…
How Birth Control Is Safer and Easier Than Ever
A generation ago, implants and injections were in their infancy, intrauterine devices (IUDs) were often recommended…
COVID Surge Wrecks Contact Tracing Efforts
Crystal Watson, DrPH, senior scholar, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; assistant professor, Bloomberg School of…
Reports: Nursing Home Vaccinations May Be Delayed
Dec. 14, 2020 — The federal government is telling groups that are giving the Pfizer coronavirus…
Seasonal affective disorder symptoms, causes and when to seek help for mood disorder
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please…
Flu symptoms and prevention: Everything you need to know about common signs, treatment, and avoiding influenza
Muscle aches, fevers, chills: influenza can be an unpleasant experience during chilly weather. Chances are many…