Medical Intel
3 groups at increased risk for high blood pressure—and how to beat it
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a well-known condition in America. We regularly check it during doctor’s visits and see…
Attack Joint Replacement Surgery Pain Before It Starts
Hip and knee replacements have played an important part in the treatment of arthritis and other painful joint conditions for…
A Delicate Balance: Control High Blood Pressure to Reduce Stroke Risk
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. But many patients don’t realize that high blood pressure…
How Oncoplastic Surgery Gives Women More Natural Breasts After Cancer
Surgery is the gold-standard breast cancer treatment, but some techniques leave women flat-chested or with lopsided breasts. Today, many women…
4 ways women can take control of their breast cancer risk
Breast cancer is one of the most daunting diseases in women’s health, as it affects about one in eight U.S….
How the flu can increase heart attack risk
Each year, up to 20 percent of Americans get the flu, resulting in over 130,000 hospitalizations—in fact, about 200,000 in…