Mind over arthritis
Mindfulness meditation can help ease the pain of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing stress and increasing mental clarity. read more »
Dense breasts an underappreciated cancer risk
About 15 years ago, when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, my radiologist told me I had dense breasts. read more »
Diabetes doesn't rule out heart transplant success
Many people with diabetes and heart failure are poor candidates for a heart transplant. A new study, however, shows that some of these individuals may do well with a heart transplant. read more »
Herbs and cancer drugs - They may not mix
Many people with cancer turn to dietary supplements such as antioxidant vitamins as well as to plants and plant products. read more »
Kidney care counts
In healthy kidneys, blood vessels filter waste products from the bloodstream. Injury to the vessels results in a buildup of waste in your blood. Meanwhile, proteins your body actually needs are eliminated in urine. read more »
Glucose Control
Treating high blood glucose after it develops—rather than keeping glucose on an even keel with steady doses of insulin throughout the day and night—can cause sudden, dangerous swings in glucose levels. read more »
Three breast cancer survivors tell “What I learned about myself”
Gari Julius Weilbacher, Marie Valenta, and Esther Hughes all have had breast cancer. Each woman’s experience is unique. Yet they have learned remarkably similar lessons: the importance of participating actively in healthcare decisions; accepting help from friends and family; and pursuing dreams now rather than later. read more »
Osteoporosis: How to catch a break
Osteoporosis is a preventable disease in which bones become less dense and more fragile. Most people don’t know they have this disease until they break a bone. read more »