“Hoo Doo You Run For?” A 5k/10k Run/Walk Come run or walk among the hoo doos!!! When: Saturday, November 7, 2020 Where: Goblin Valley State Park Chances are, you or someone you know has lost their life to suicide. We want to show our love for them by coming together as one big community to […]
Insights to Hormone Replacement Therapy by Lindsey Rux, FNP-C, with Gagon Family Medicine & Urgent Care Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been a staple treatment for menopausal symptoms for years. What many people do not understand is there is always some risk when we introduce hormones into the body, especially after menopause. The average age […]
From the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute We sought to determine the strength of the evidence suggesting that estrogen and postmenopausal replacement hormones play a role in the development of breast cancer. We reviewed the existing English language literature in MEDLINE® on hormones and breast cancer, including reports on cell proliferation and endogenous hormone […]
Why This Chartbook? While much has been written about the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), there is much less docu- mentation of its actual use in the U.S. This chartbook offers researchers, health- care professionals, and policy makers an inventory of information available about HRT use from recent nationally represen- tative data […]
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.
Learn which test you should get based on your current risk factors for colorectal cancer.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.