A single blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma skin cancer later in life. Other types of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, are directly related to long-term sun exposure. Children …
Recently, several reports of infections caused by “flesh eating bacteria” have appeared in the news. Such infections have been responsible for amputations as well as death. In one instance, the infection appears to have developed after a serious cut was …
Some old wives’ tales, such as arthritis resulting from cracking knuckles, have not held up to scientific scrutiny. Others have stood the test of time, such as the idea that drinking cranberry juice can help fight urinary tract infections. The …
Heart murmurs are sounds made by blood moving through the valves that control the flow of blood between the chambers of the heart or to the major blood vessels leaving the heart. They are usually described as a “whooshing” sound, …
Heart murmurs are sounds made by blood moving through the valves that control the flow of blood between the chambers of the heart or to the major blood vessels leaving the heart. They are usually described as a “whooshing” sound, …
What do Michael J. Fox, Mohammed Ali, and more than a million people in the U.S. have in common? All have a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system known as Parkinson’s disease. It is named after the English doctor …
This summer has seen record breaking heat, particularly in the northeast part of the U.S. Based on news reports, this summer may set a record for heat-related illness and deaths also. Heat-related illnesses (e.g., heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, …
