Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the U.S., leading to increased risk of fractures and a weakening of bone strength and structure. Now, new guidelines on who should be tested could lead to earlier treatment. There are no symptoms of osteoporosis, and it’s usually found after a ...
The U.S. population of centenarians – folks at least 100 years old – is expected to quadruple in the U.S. over the next 30 years, according to the Pew Research Center. The center, citing Census Bureau projections, said the number of centenarians is expected to grow from an estimated ...
Hearing the news that you have cancer can be devastating enough, but to also learn that the medications and therapies that could fight the cancer could also damage your heart likely takes most patients by surprise. Chemotherapy and newer immunotherapies, along with radiation and ...
We keep reading and hearing about the negative effects having a sedentary lifestyle can have on our health. A big part of the problem for many people is sitting at a desk at work all day and not moving enough of the time. One possible solution comes in the form of standing desks, which have ...
As we approach the end of February, it’s time to ask yourself how you’re doing on your New Year’s resolutions. Did you break them already? Are you having trouble even getting started? If they involve fitness, diet and exercise, chances are you may have gotten off to a slow start during ...
Allegheny Health Network (AHN) now has a mobile health van to increase access to obstetrics and gynecologic care to a number of underserved communities, including Charleroi. The 37-foot ob/gyn mobile health clinic was unveiled Tuesday at the Carnegie Free Library of McKeesport. The vehicle ...
