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Have you ever known someone who experienced facial paralysis? Maybe you’ve even experienced it yourself. Being unable to move your facial muscles is a frightening experience that can leave you feeling…

There’s a good chance you share a bed with someone who snores (maybe it’s you). Snoring is a common sleep problem, and it can disrupt your night — whether you’re the one snoring or the one listening…

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common knee issues for adult and teen athletes. “ACL tears happen primarily in athletes involved in cutting and pivoting sports like soccer…

Any number of things can cause a stomachache — overdoing it and eating too much, food poisoning, emotional upset or underlying disease. Having mild stomach pain or nausea is never fun, but it is…

Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers, and according to the American Cancer Society the lifetime risk of developing it is about 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women. However, a screening…

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined. But it doesn’t have to be. With early detection, colon cancer is highly treatable—even preventable. Screening allows…

A colon cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but today, more than ever, there is reason for hope. Groundbreaking advancements are transforming treatment, offering patients less pain, shorter…

While 40 might be the new 20 in lifestyle trends, when it comes to your health, 45 is officially the new 50. The recommendation for colon cancer screenings has shifted: doctors now urge everyone to…

Snacks tend to veer healthy or decidedly unhealthy, depending on several factors. Hunger level, sugar cravings, distractedness, and especially what food we keep on hand all play a role in what we…

Many women can relate to painful periods from time to time. But what if the pain is so bad, it interferes with your life? Endometriosis occurs when endometrium-like tissue is found outside the uterus…

Heart health varies widely depending on your lifestyle choices. Yes, genes play a role in heart disease. But we also have a good amount of control over how healthy (or unhealthy) our heart is as we…

The overall incidence of colorectal cancer has been decreasing since the mid-1980s, but in the last decade there has been a concerning rise in early onset colon and rectal cancer, with more people…