Think breast cancer only affects men? Think again. Because men have breast tissue, they can develop breast cancer, although it’s rare. What is male breast cancer? This rare type of cancer starts as a growth in male breast tissue. Both men and women are born with breast tissue. However, ...
When people think about breast cancer detection, they usually think about finding a lump in one of their breasts. While it is a possible sign, it isn’t the only one — and it may not be the first thing you notice. There are a few early symptoms of breast cancer to watch out for. Regular ...
Eight out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at least once or more in their lifetimes. In fact, a third of people ages 18 to 29 already have back problems, while nearly half of those ages 65 and older do. The back, or spine, is one of the most important body parts and one of the most ...
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC in North Central Pa. facilities have received American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines — Stroke quality achievement awards for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. UPMC’s Outpatient Emergency Department in Lock Haven and UPMC Williamsport have earned the Gold Plus designation. To be awarded Gold Plus, a hospital must reach at least 85% compliance in numerous quality measures ...
Three states are renewing a legal push to restrict access to the abortion medication mifepristone, including reinstating requirements it be dispensed in person instead of by mail. The request from Kansas, Idaho and Missouri filed Friday would bar the drug’s use after seven weeks of pregnancy instead of 10 and require three in-person doctor office visits instead of none in the latest attempt to make it harder to get a drug that’s used in most abortions nationally. The filing seeking to sue the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was made in a federal court in Texas where the case ...
Our attention is pulled in so many different directions in today’s fast-paced world. When we feel fine, it’s easy to push our health to the back burner. Many people debate the need for a primary care provider (PCP) when they’re in good health or rely on specialists like OB/GYNs for ...
