High-tech treatments reshape patient options for body contouring
There are tools that heat and burn fat, cool and freeze fat, or contract muscles.
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4 ways your genetics impacts your skin
DNA testing can uncover the unique way in which each person ages.
5 ways genetics impact the way we eat
The world is full of different diet plans, and one thing we can learn from all this: no two people are the same.
Protecting this mom’s heart from radiation
Treatment for breast cancer can damage the heart. Proton therapy can be a safer alternative for some patients.
When the doctor becomes the patient
Dr. Joseph Gifford had treated over 200 prostate cancer patients in his 44 years as a family practice doctor. Then, the tables turned.
Flu vaccines: Yes, you can get the nose spray, but …
Just because the spray is offered, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for you.
Marathons and alpine hikes: It all starts with a good plan
Dreaming about your finish isn't nearly as important as planning your start.
Proton beams destroy brain tumors and give kids a chance
While brain tumors are rarely diagnosed in children, they are the most common form of solid tumors found in those younger than 15.
It’s time to think about back-to-school vaccinations
Immunizations are inexpensive and easily accessible.
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