Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and this diagnosis not only brings physical challenges, but significant emotional and psychological challenges, as well. It is something no one wants to face alone. The spouse of the cancer patient feels the impact of the diagnosis, and their support can be crucial to recovery. The couple goes through cancer together. This episode takes on the topic of "The Cancer Spouse."
As we continue to track "long-haulers," we are learning more about the long-term health effects of the people who are suffering from debilitating post-COVID symptoms.
Pregnant women in the United States are more than twice as likely to die from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth than those in most other high-income countries in the world. And behind these statistics lie startling racial disparities in the care, treatment, and health outcomes for women of color.
Heart valve replacement is an area in medicine which has made great advancements and is a very common procedure. This procedure is 94-97% effective and can drastically increase the life expectancy of the patient.
The diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer has been one of the most hopeful advances in medicine over the past several years. The new lung cancer screening guidelines allow for the screening for younger individuals with less of a smoking history - making lung cancer a disease that is no longer a death sentence.
The misuse and overuse of antibiotics is contributing to the rapid emergence of resistant bacteria and endangering the efficacy of antibiotics. Considered the next pandemic, antibiotic resistance is a threat to global health and food security.
Cases of, and morbidity from, diabetes continues to rise. One of the critical areas of work is to stop pre-diabetes from turning into full-fledged diabetes.
Stress is a word that people throw around when they are feeling overwhelmed, but stress comes with real physical and mental health consequences. Stress in all ages, as well as pandemic-related stress, affects our overall health, and contributes to other mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Vaccine hesitancy continues to be an issue in the U.S., with COVID continually bringing this topic to light. But it's not just about the COVID vaccine. Childhood vaccine rates continue to decrease in certain areas of the country, setting us up for formerly eradicated diseases to make a comeback.
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