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Michael Aaron Parish, M.D.
Thoracic surgeon at St. Joe’s wants more people to get screened for lung cancer—says lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths
We Consume 50% of All Drugs Worldwide — Why Do We Pay More for Them?
By George W. Chapman First, some background: Americans account for 4% of the world’s population. We consume 50% of drugs worldwide. Yes, 50%.
Disease Du Jour
Zika, bird flu, swine flu, monkey pox, hantavirus, Ebola. How seriously should we take the next would-be pandemic? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans at Risk for Melanoma
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Melanoma — the most serious form of skin cancer — doesn’t just happen at the beach or in a
Cuts, Rashes, Bites. Poison Ivy. Oh My!
First aid at home for the season’s most common issues By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant≠ Cuts, rashes, bites, oh, my! Summertime — pleasant as
How Do You Want to Feel Six Months from Now?
By Gwenn Voelckers Years ago, after my divorce, I found myself staring at a future I hadn’t planned for and didn’t particularly want.
School Recess Key to Learning, Says the American Academy of Pediatrics
Recess is not a luxury for school children, but a necessary part of how they learn, grow and stay healthy, according to a policy
Integrative Medicine Rising in Popularity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Despite rising inflation and lack of health insurance coverage for the care, more people are seeking integrative and functional
Meet Your Provider: Solo Beauty
An interview with Kathe D’Alfonso, a cancer survivor who developed Solo Beauty, a U.S. patented back applicator that reaches those hard spots you never