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ItÎÞëÊÓƵ™s the second most common type of cancer among men and affects 1 in every 8 men in the United States. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society says this type of cancer is often asymptomatic and only detected by a blood test and biopsy. Commonly diagnosed ...

Have a heart for caregivers

Survivors of heart attacks or strokes may have additional health and personal care needs, often relying on a family member or close friend to help. While caregivers take on a valuable role, they also pay unique physical and emotional tolls. In fact, a growing body of scientific research shows ...

The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, according to a new study published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association. At the same time, prescribing and filling of ...

Let’s eat healthy this summer

ItÎÞëÊÓƵ™s officially summer, and youÎÞëÊÓƵ™ve probably already fired up the grill, been invited to a picnic or are planning your Independence Day gathering menu. How can we possibly think of dieting or sticking to a healthy eating plan when so much of our favorite summer food is stuffed with sugar, ...

Much of the country is abuzz ahead of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. Western Pennsylvania will be in the spotlight, too, as the Pittsburgh region will experience a partial eclipse with 95% totality while Erie will be in the zone of 100% totality. While youÎÞëÊÓƵ™re making plans to view ...

Understanding the impacts of LDL cholesterol

About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number - considered "bad" cholesterol - can contribute to fatty ...