“The biopsy came back positive. It’s lung cancer.” Countless people in our community hear these words no one ever expects. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting both men and women in the United States and the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., accounting for ...

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet. That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for water filters, from simple pitcher models to ...

WASHINGTON — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and ...

The LMH Health Foundation honored several local residents with awards for supporting the hospital’s mission through their philanthropy or service to provide care for all. The foundation announced in a press release Monday that the foundation celebrated five recipients for its 19th annual ...

You don’t get colon cancer during your 30s or 40s, right? Wrong. Rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger generations show otherwise. This was brought home when actor James Van Der Beek died from the disease at age 48. UNDERSTANDING COLON CANCER Colorectal cancer starts in the ...

Social media addiction has been compared to casinos, opioids and cigarettes. While there’s some debate among experts about the line between overuse and addiction, and whether social media can cause the latter, there is no doubt that many people feel like they can’t escape the pull of ...