Out of Joint: Hip and Knee Replacement
Joint stiffness and pain, particularly in the hip and knee, can have a serious impact on a sufferer’s quality of life, limiting both athletic pursuits and everyday physical activities. When the pain and loss of function are severe, the culprit is often osteoarthritis, which is caused by the breakdown of joint cartilage. Though such a […]
Knowing the Signs: Identifying Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is one of a few diseases known as a “silent killer” because it lacks specific, concrete symptoms. But according to physicians and recent studies, the disease does present warning signs that women, especially those at high risk, shouldn’t ignore. In particular, the U.S. Gynecologic Cancer Foundation, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and the […]
The Invisible Killer: Lung Cancer Revealed
The pink ribbon that represents the fight against breast cancer is perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols. But can you name the color of the badge that supports lung cancer? It’s not surprising if you can’t. The looped ribbon is actually transparent (some have even dubbed it invisible) to underscore a pronounced lack of […]
