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Approximately one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men in the United States after skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). But…

Theranostics — a combination of the terms therapeutics and diagnostics — couples molecularly targeted imaging and therapeutic radioactive drugs to identify and kill cancer cells, and is providing…

Our bodies depend on vitamins for nearly every essential bodily function. Vitamins play a vital role in many processes, including energy production, cell growth and development, boosting our immune…

It’s not easy to see the changes of aging, whether it’s wrinkles in our skin or the aches and pains we never used to feel. We can’t eat like we used to, and we can’t move like we used to. But there…

What if your doctor had the sum total of medical knowledge at their fingertips? What if your nurse could focus more on you, thanks to an extra set of (robotic) hands? We are in an age of medicine like…

If being healthier or getting in better shape is on your to-do list, walking is a good way to get there. Research shows that regular walking (at least 150 minutes per week) can help you think, sleep…

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Blood donations help people of all ages — including trauma and burn patients, those battling cancer, chronic diseases or severe infections…

A fall on the court, a nagging pain in your leg, or a variety of accidents and injuries may have you considering a call to an orthopaedic specialist. So, what to expect after you make that appointment…

Pictured above, from left to right: Katerina Markopoulou, MD, helped patient María-Paz Salas manage her tremors and movement symptoms. María-Paz Salas felt like she was walking with weights around her…

If you’ve joined a gym or started an exercise program for a quick fix, you might know that it’s not unusual to quit after two or three weeks, deciding it’s not worth the effort. You have a much better…

Music can play on our emotions. Certain songs can make us feel sad, happy, nostalgic, or get us up on our feet to dance. Research shows that music also has a powerful effect on our memory — so…