Mike Molder was working at Nebraska Furniture Mart when he experienced a severe headache. He sought care at the VA hospital in Omaha, but his claustrophobia made him unable to complete an MRI.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 13 million Americans become infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV, each year. The CDC also estimates that every sexually active adult will contract HPV at some point in their lives.
While thyroid surgery is very safe overall, it does involve removal of adjacent normal thyroid tissue. This means that after surgery, patients have up to a 30% chance of needing to take medication for thyroid hormone function for life.
Processed foods are typically identified as packaged or prepared foods and have often been broadly labeled as “unhealthy.” But are all processed foods unhealthy?
A type of sugar called high-fructose corn syrup has recently gained attention for its potential link to cancer risk, leaving many people wondering if it should be avoided.
Cancer treatment can significantly impact your skin, causing changes that affect comfort and appearance. While these side effects can be concerning, most are manageable with proper care and medical support.
A colon polyp is a small growth in the lining of the colon or large intestine. Most colon polyps are sporadic and occur randomly. However, there are environmental and hereditary factors that increase the risk of developing colon polyps.
A recent study suggests that performing an MRI scan in the workup for an elevated prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA) screening for prostate cancer can reduce prostate cancer diagnoses by more than half.
