Health

As Jacquelyne Froeber tells it I was at work when my cell phone rang. “You have uterine cancer,” said the doctor on the other end. I felt all the blood draining from my body. I opened my mouth to say, “You must have the wrong number,” but…

+ Video transcriptVideo/ImageVoiceover/AudioWhy the HPV vaccine is importantSUPER:HPV = Human PapillomavirusHPV affects almost everyoneImage: Large group of people, almost all of them have the same colorNarrator: You've probably heard of…

Slide 1: Hed: Treatment of primary hyperoxaluria Dek: This rare condition causes kidney stones and possibly kidney damage. Learn more about your treatment options. Slide 2: Primary hyperoxaluria is a rare genetic disorder in which…

EnglishFebruary is Heart Month in the United States.Nearly one in two adults in the United States has high blood pressure, but only half of those people, about one in four, have the disease under control. This means they are at higher risk…

GLP-1 drugs are everywhere these days – especially online. If you take a quick scroll through social media, you can find a variety of companies and influencers touting the benefits of GLP-1 drugs, with women typically being the target…

+ Teletext: What is Lynch syndrome?: A DNA double helix with different mutation points indicating the specific variants in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2 or EPCAM genes can cause Lynch syndrome.Lynch syndrome is a genetic disorder that makes…

Scientists are making progress toward the Epstein-Barr vaccine At the same time, alarming evidence of microplastics in prostate tumors was uncovered. These two developments represent significant advances in the prevention of viral…

You may not spend as much time thinking about your thyroid, but it does a lot for you. The small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck helps regulate body temperature, heart rate and metabolism.If you have Graves' disease, an autoimmune…

Live Updates: The Surging Celtics take on the Nuggets in Denver as Boston looks to complete a perfect 4-0 road trip to the West Coast. The Celtics go into tonight's duel with a win after nine wins in their last ten games. Coverage…

February 28th is Rare Disease Day. As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itWhen I was 6 years old, I was running around outside with my friends when I felt my body go limp.I collapsed like a rag doll next to a bright red fire hydrant with a matching…

Hetmyer confirms his quality at number 3 with a stunning delivery that stunned Zimbabwe and left the Wankhede Stadium crowd in awe. The West Indies batsman hit the fastest fifty by a Caribbean player in T20 World Cup history and…

February is American Heart Month.A few weeks ago, as I was completing my exam, my doctor asked, "When was the last time you had an echocardiogram?"I had had a super stressful year and didn't want to think about dealing with one more thing.…

Player Grades: Cavs at Hornets – Donovan Mitchell plays his 100th 30+ point game as a Cavalier in a thrilling 115-110 victory. The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to seven games after a hard-fought battle against the…

EnglishPrimary hyperoxaluria (PH) is not a disease but a group of three rare genetic disorders: HP1, HP2 and HP3. They are linked to different genes and each cause you to produce too much oxalate, a waste that your body produces.About 8,700…

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi reveals cervical cancer diagnosis in an emotional TikTok video shared on Friday, February 20. The 38 year old Jersey Shore Star bravely spoke out about receiving results for stage 1 cervical cancer after a cone…

EnglishChronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), which is a rash (hives) that lasts six weeks or longer (chronic) and has an unknown cause (spontaneous), can significantly impact your life. The itching of hives can make you feel self-conscious.…

Former Disney star Christy Carlson RomanoThe 41-year-old tearfully revealed a major health update in an emotional Instagram video posted on Tuesday. The "Even Stevens" and "Kim Possible" alum revealed that her cancer screening came…

February is American Heart Month.Nearly one in two adults in the United States has high blood pressure, but only half of those people - about one in four - have the disease under control. That means they're at higher risk for serious health…