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Lung cancer hard to catch, early screening helps
If you smoke, today is a great day to quit. But, really, any day is a great day to quit. It's not easy, but is worth it because it lowers your chance of developing lung cancer. Learn about a screening tool designed to detect lung cancer at the earliest stages when it's more likely to be effectively treated.
3 sun safety reminders
Skin cancer is among the most common and preventable types of cancer. Learn how to protect your skin from the sun while you enjoy summer.
5 facts about prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests
Changing the approach to pink eye
You wake up with a scratchy, red eye and goopy drainage — you have pink eye. Find out how self-care at home can be effective in treating this common eye ailment.
Get a leg up on summer with relief for varicose veins
Spring is just around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes the desire to wear shorts and show off your legs. Every year at this time, we see an increase in visits for people who are finally fed up with their painful and unsightly varicose veins.
3 reasons young men need a primary care provider
During young adulthood, it can be difficult to put health at the top of your long to-do list. So, how do you keep or achieve your peak health?
Let's talk low libido
As a family medicine physician, I understand how low libido and sexual issues can be an uncomfortable topic for patients to discuss. These are common problems that affect adults everywhere, yet many of the patients I see have never been asked about their sexual health.
Q&A: The science behind weird body reactions
Ever wonder why your fingers wrinkle in water? Our bodies do some rather strange and unusual things. Find out science behind them.
Establishing healthy behaviors that stick
Living healthy is an excellent goal to aim for. Research and medical studies often promote the mental and physical benefits of a healthy lifestyle. So why do we still break our healthy promises when we know staying healthy helps us feel better?
