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Sugary drinks increase your diabetes risk even if you’re a healthy weight
One sugar-sweetened soda, flavored water, or iced tea a day isn’t a going to cause any health problems if you’re slim or at a healthy weight, right? That assumption was... Read More

Get the right diagnosis with a second opinion
Misdiagnosis is a significant problem in the U.S. Studies have found that between 10 and 20 percent of cases are misdiagnosed and approximately 12 million people who seek outpatient care... Read More

How to make sure the doctor shortage doesn’t impact your aging parents
As the number of older Americans continues to grow significantly, many are facing problems finding physicians who are trained and experienced in treating the health problems that become more common... Read More

Diagnosed with Cancer? Get a Cancer Second Opinion
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, one of the first steps you should take is to seek a second opinion on the pathology used to make the diagnosis. Why is... Read More

How to combat the 9 factors that could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
There are about 5.3 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 33 million worldwide. As the U.S. population ages, the number is projected to increase... Read More

Build a healthy sleep strategy
How often do you get a good, sound night of sleep? If you’re having problems falling asleep, staying asleep or frequently feel tired during the day, pinpointing the causes and... Read More

Study raises questions about how to treat the earliest stage of breast cancer
Each year, about 60,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with an early stage of breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Many of them undergo surgery, radiation and... Read More

What is cancer prehab and how could it help you fight cancer?
A growing number of people preparing to undergo cancer treatment are choosing to take part in “prehab” before treatment begins. But what is prehab and what benefits can it offer?... Read More

9 Common ADHD Symptoms in Adults
When you think of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the first image that probably springs to mind is a young child squirming in his seat or racing from activity to... Read More