The History and Science Behind Cord Blood Transplants
Just three to five ounces of stem-cell-rich cord blood can be harvested with each baby born, but that three to five ounces can do so, so much, experts say. “Cord blood has immature blood cells,
Up in (Thirdhand) Smoke – A New Smoking-Related Danger
Many parents and caregivers are aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke and try to avoid smoking in close quarters with children. They might light up only when the kids are in the other room
Five Rare But Very Real Conditions Affecting Men
When many think of men’s health issues, they think of low testosterone or prostate cancer, but these conditions have much rarer instances. Even though they are not included in the top ten male health problems,
Top 10 Health Risks for Men
It’s no secret that men are notorious for waiting out health issues until they become a bigger problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of all men surveyed
A Closer Look: Cervical Cancer Death Rates and Racial Disparities
As modern medicine progresses, we increasingly hear stories about new medications, treatments, and research for the diseases and conditions we all face. Sometimes the news is optimistic, with improved survival rates and outcomes reported. A
SPOT Skin Cancer
Even though the official first day of summer is in June, for many, May marks the beginning of the summer season. And that includes a lot of time outdoors! May is also Skin Cancer Detection
Prioritizing Health Every Day of the Year
Spring is in the air all around North Texas, ushering in warmer weather, new life in the garden and thoughts of spring cleaning. It’s also the perfect time to consider the state of your overall
Exploring the Fallopian Tube-Ovarian Cancer Link
If most women are honest, they spend very little time thinking about their reproductive organs, unless they’re pregnant or trying to become pregnant, menopause begins or an issue presents itself. In fact, you may have
Can Your Geographic Location Predict How You’ll Die?
There are a lot of factors that go into where you live. Maybe you were born there, maybe you relocated for work, maybe you moved to be closer to a loved one or maybe you’ve
Can Your Social Circle Increase Your Chances of Surviving Breast Cancer?
Can the number of friends you have really affect your chances of surviving breast cancer? Researchers seem to think so. A study published in the journal Cancer suggests that patients with early-stage breast cancer who