If someone asked you about the most common types of cancer, oral cancer probably wouldn’t be at the top of your list. While this type of cancer isn’t as common as breast, lung or prostate cancers, it isn’t rare either. Nearly 500,000 people will be diagnosed with oral cavity or oropharynx cancer this year, including …
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Let’s talk about blood sugar, or blood glucose. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes and you’re not sure where to start. Or maybe you’ve just been hearing some buzz about “blood sugar-friendly foods” and you’re wondering if you should pay attention. When blood sugar spikes after eating, it can leave you feeling tired, …
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After losing his wife, Donna, to triple-negative breast cancer in 2019, James Lyles was all too familiar with what it means to have cancer. What he didn’t expect was to find himself fighting his own cancer battle just a few years later. A father of two girls, James decided to move to Dallas in 2021 …
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So, you dropped your child off at daycare or preschool this morning on your way to work, and it was a little more difficult than you expected. Maybe your baby became hysterical when you walked away. Maybe your toddler burst into tears. What’s a parent to do? Understanding separation anxiety Although often distressing for parents, …
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In many ways, life after cancer is something to celebrate. You just fought one of life’s hardest battles—and won. But at the same time, the transition isn’t always a celebration. Many people no longer feel like themselves or don’t know how to go back to “normal” again. When you’re in the middle of your cancer …
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It’s not always easy knowing what to do when you or a loved one isn’t feeling well. While it’s always a good idea to consult your doctor about any over-the-counter (OTC) medications you’re considering taking, many people commonly turn to acetaminophen or ibuprofen for minor aches, pains and fevers. But how can you know what …
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Sleep—we all need it! And truthfully, most of us need more of it. As a sleep medicine doctor, I spend my days talking to people about how to improve both the quantity and quality of their sleep, and helping them get to the root cause of any sleep disturbances. There are a lot of myths …
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Welcome to your 30s. While you may have been dreading leaving your 20s behind, turning 30 is a great time to lay the foundation for a lifetime of good health. In your 30s, you may be: Concerned about showing the first subtle signs of aging Achieving more stability in your personal life or career Thinking …
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You already know you need to have your cholesterol checked regularly—that’s common knowledge. But you may need to know your triglyceride numbers, too. According to Catherine McNeal, MD, an internist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, a high triglyceride count can be a marker for a lifestyle that …
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First, let me just say this: It is normal, expected and totally okay to feel overwhelmed after having a baby. This is true whether you’re first-time parents or you have several kids at home already. Regardless of the circumstances—and how prepared you might have felt before delivery—adjusting to life with a newborn can have some …
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