By George W. Chapman Elections are just around the corner and political ads, national and local, are rife with claims that their candidate is
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Shift work: Not Good For Your Health
By Eva Briggs, MD You probably read a lot about the health risk to essential workers of potential exposure to COVID-19 during the current
Lung Cancer Kills More Women Than Any Other Cancer
Lung cancer — not breast cancer as some may think — is the leading cause of cancer death for women By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant More
Family History Plays a Role in Cancer Risk
In addition to predicting risk of cancer, genes can also make a difference in treating cancer By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many factors play into
The History of the Pink Ribbon
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In addition to the orange, gold and red foliage colors, you’re likely seeing a lot of pink this time of
Wound Care: A Medical Specialty
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant To an extent, medical professionals know how to care for wounds and ostomies; however, wound care also represents a medical
Why Brussels Sprouts Deserve a Shout-Out
America’s most-hated vegetable doesn’t deserve the bad rap By Anne Palumbo Staunchly refused by many and accused of smelling like old socks when boiled,
Suicide Prevention. Yes, There Is an App for That
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Phone apps can help with items frivolous to serious. Apps that address mental health issues may prove helpful tools in
Number of Suicides Up 35% since 1999
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The most recent numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that 48,344 people died by suicide in
Recovery from Problem Gambling: Challenges During Times of COVID-19
By Jennifer Faringer September was National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate recovery from all addictions including one that’s not always openly discussed —