By Dr. Raisa Lerner
Breast cancer is the most frequent type of non-skin cancer and the most frequent cause of cancer death in women worldwide. It’s also the second most frequent cause of cancer death in United States women. Screening for breast cancer is essential and saves lives.
By Dr. Lauren O’Byrne
Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental illness can affect everyone either directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses’ reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread.
By Dr. Raisa Lerner
Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers in men worldwide. Most prostate cancers are diagnosed before they spread to other organs and patients do not complain of any symptoms. The overall five-year survival rate of prostate cancer is over 98 percent, which means it is very treatable especially when diagnosed early.
By Dr. Lauren O’Byrne
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which means it is a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to lower it if it is high. It is also an opportunity to learn about lipid profiles, and food and lifestyle choices that help you reduce blood cholesterol levels.
By Dr. Raisa Lerner
Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as “AFib”, is an irregular heartbeat or a quivering of the upper chambers of the heart, called the atria. Atrial fibrillation is due to a malfunction in the heart’s electrical system, and is the most common heart irregularity, or cardiac arrhythmia. This can happen intermittently or continuously.
