Questions about Coronavirus for Kids
Here are some common questions kids may have about the coronavirus and techniques on how to stay calm if you’re feeling worried or stressed.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening: When should you test?
Learn which test you should get based on your current risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Understanding Colonoscopy
Article Featured on ASGE What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy enables your doctor to examine the lining of your colon (large intestine) for abnormalities by inserting a flexible tube as thick as your finger into your anus and slowly advancing it into the rectum and colon. If your doctor has recommended a colonoscopy, this brochure will […]
About Colorectal Cancer
Article Featured on CancerCenter.com Cancer of the colon and/or rectum is commonly referred to as colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the United States. More than 145,000 new cases of the disease are diagnosed each year. Only lung cancer accounts for more cancer deaths than colorectal cancer. Incidences of colorectal cancer have declined […]
Strategies to Prevent Heart Disease
You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are strategies to help you protect your heart. By Mayo Clinic Staff Heart disease is a leading cause of death, but it’s not inevitable. While you can’t change some risk factors – such as family history, sex or age – there are plenty of […]
The Difference Between Seasonal Flu and Stomach Flu
By Kristina Duda, RN | Featured on Verywellhealth People often confuse the flu and stomach flu, but they are actually two completely different and unrelated illnesses. The flu is caused by the influenza virus and symptoms mostly involve the upper respiratory tract.
Be Antibiotics Aware: Smart Use, Best Care
Article Featured on cdc.gov Be Antibiotics Aware is CDC’s national educational effort to help improve antibiotic prescribing and use and combat antibiotic resistance. Learn when antibiotics are needed and when they are not.
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, when we as a community shine the brightest! It is yet another occasion for us to celebrate our survivors and honor loved ones who have fought this disease. There is also a unique opportunity this month to raise awareness, educate the world by sharing our stories, raise money for […]
Breast Cancer: What you Need to Know
Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. When cancer starts in the breast, it is called breast cancer. Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women.
What are the Benefits of Flu Vaccination?
There are many reasons to get a flu vaccine each year. Below is a summary of flu vaccination, and selected scientific studies that support these benefits.