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Your Genes and Breast Cancer

Your Genes and Breast Cancer

Written By:by Christy Myers, ARRT (R) (M) CN-BIDid you know that one in eight women born in the U.S. today will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives? As scary as that number may sound, most women survive breast cancer, especially when detected early....
Heart Disease: What’s the News?

Heart Disease: What’s the News?

Written By:Dr. Michael ListonLooking through the news always results in something novel about cardiovascular disease. Researchers continue to discover new aspects about the conditions behind and associated with heart disease and stroke (the number one and number five...
What is Heart Month?

What is Heart Month?

Written By:Michael Liston, MD, FACCSince 1963, our government, science and medical leaders have marked this time of year to urge Americans to join the battle against a disease that takes one of every four lives of men and women in this country. Despite leading all...
A Different Approach to Natural Family Planning

A Different Approach to Natural Family Planning

Written By:Vincent DeMarco, DO Prior to our marriage, my veterinarian fiancé and I discussed at length the future of our family. As practicing Catholics, and professionals with scientific backgrounds, we looked hard at ways of family planning that squared both with...
Your Heart Knows You’re Stressed

Your Heart Knows You’re Stressed

During American Heart Month, we’ve been highlighting aspects of cardiovascular (heart) disease to help you understand your own heart health and what you can do to be as kind to that precious organ as you can possibly be.And, while you may tend to associate heart...
Winter’s Challenges for Diabetics

Winter’s Challenges for Diabetics

It is confirmed. Winter has come and it is a cold one. While you may have vowed to lead a healthier lifestyle this year negative temperatures aren’t encouraging any of us to get out and exercise. Even during more mild winters, our activity levels tend to slow down and...