This year, 22,440 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the American Cancer Society says. Even more alarming, about 14,080 women will die from ovarian cancer this year. Ovarian cancer is fifth in all cancer
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,
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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 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
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