High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common but serious condition that can lead to significant health complications if left untreated. About 50% of adults in the United States are affected, yet only about 1 in 4 have it under control. Over time, unmanaged hypertension places excess ...
New research has found that getting a routine mammogram may help monitor heart health in many women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women (not breast cancer), but a new study published in March in Europe shows screening for breast cancer through mammography can help doctors ...
Summer means longer days, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors, but the season also brings a unique set of safety risks that are worth keeping in mind. From backyard barbecues and fireworks celebrations to afternoons at the pool and evening bike rides, the activities that we love most ...
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, and more people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year than all other cancers combined. Fortunately, many cases of skin cancer can be prevented by taking the right steps ...
As flu season gets underway, the state鈥檚 top health officials are encouraging Pennsylvanians to get their annual flu shot to protect against the virus 鈥� and the sore throat, runny nose, cough, muscle aches and fatigue that accompany it. The flu vaccine not only protects you, it also ...
