What in the world does it mean when you hear someone say “triple-negative breast cancer” or “hormone-receptor positive breast cancer”? Learn about the different types of breast cancer.
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Last month, the FDA issued a recall for Zantac, and many retailers have pulled the product from their shelves. So, what should you do if you’re one of the millions of Americans that take this drug for ulcers or heartburn? John Davison, MD, weighs in with all the details.
Myth or fact: delayed vaccine schedules are safer than the typical vaccine schedule. Take a look at the facts, and check out our infographic about vaccines by age.
Parents, by and large, make decisions based on what they believe is best for their child. But it can be hard to sift through vaccine myths and facts with so much misinformation floating around.
Anisometropia is a condition where one eye has significantly better vision than the other. That difference puts strain on the brain and can cause bad headaches. Watch Evan Kaufman, OD, explain this condition.
What happens when your body can’t fight an infection and the infection keeps getting worse? That infection can turn into something called septic shock. Watch Taison Bell, MD, explain this condition.
Teens can often be irritable, angst-filled, sensitive to criticism and want to sleep a lot. What separates “normal” teen expression from behavior parents should worry about?
Colonoscopy used to be the only colorectal cancer screening option. There are several other options these days, including some you can do from the comfort of your home. Read about the pros and cons.
Have you ever wondered what it meant when you heard something like, “so-and-so has stage 3 breast cancer?” The breast cancer part probably makes sense, but what does the stage mean? Learn about the different stages of cancer.
Flight nurse Shawn Reid's nursing career started with a simple question: what happens to patients after they arrive at the hospital? Read more about what makes Shawn Reid's job "the best job in the world."
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