Tag: health
15th annual Alton ‘Miles For Meso’ registration open for Sept. 23...
2023 race is both in-person and virtual event
Registration is now open to participate in the 15th annual “Miles for Meso” race Saturday, Sept. 23,...
Sana Lake Recovery recognized by Newsweek on 2023 list of America’s...
Sana Lake Recovery, with locations in the St. Louis area, has been named one of America’s best addiction treatment centers for 2023.
This prestigious award,...
AHEAD study testing Lecanemab at preclinical Alzheimer’s disease stage
San Diego, CA — Alzheimer’s disease (AD) researchers increasingly believe that treating at the earliest possible stage may be key to helping combat the...
Beer can make you a mosquito magnet
Summer is the perfect time to be outside and soak in the sun, beer in hand. But that cold, frosty one could be attracting...
Is BBQ really bad for you?
Grilling isn’t just a tradition, it also can be one of the healthiest ways to cook. There’s no oil to add extra fat and...
Watch out for melanoma
Summer sun, whether working or having fun, also can mean danger in developing skin cancer, the most severe of which is melanoma.
Melanoma is less...
How urologists detect bladder cancer with blue light cystoscopy
Like many bladder cancer survivors, Karen S. often reflects on her personal experience with the disease, and the support she received throughout her healthcare...
What actions can be taken to reduce the number of suicides...
By DR. JOHN GAAL
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates in the United States. In 2019, there were 2,809 suicides...
Being proactive matters for skin cancer prevention
Each day, doctors diagnose about 9,500 people in the United States with skin cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is preventable and...
What bit me? Identifying those bug bites
What bit me? Identifying those bug bites
Ow! What was that? Summertime is bug season. Getting bitten by a bug can be a creepy experience,...