Colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States, accounting for an estimated 100,000 new diagnoses this year. Although the condition is rare in comparison to other types of cancer, colorectal cancer can be life-threatening. Understanding your risk for colorectal cancer and signs of the condition can improve treatment outcomes. What… Read More »
Roughly 3 million Americans have glaucoma—and as many as half of them don’t realize their vision is at risk. THE TERM “GLAUCOMA” refers to a group of diseases that damage your eye’s optic nerve over time. A bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers, the optic nerve is housed at the back of the eye and… Read More »
What does it mean when “seeing the doctor” doesn’t involve seeing an actual doctor? THE LAST TIME you visited your primary care provider’s office, you may have seen someone with the credentials N.P. or P.A., rather than M.D. Chances are good, though, that you didn’t notice any difference in the level of care you received.… Read More »
Isn’t spring just the best time of year? Everyone is out starting their gardens, and nature awakens almost overnight. You can smell the vibrancy of new life in the air — that is, if you can stop sneezing. Allergies are a part of life. Luckily, you can take steps to alleviate the effects of pollen,… Read More »