Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy

by Sharon Tregaskis,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's al

Updated on: January 03,2024

Q&A: Blood tests as an alternative to colonoscopy

by Sharon Tregaskis,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It's al

Updated on:January 03,2024

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on: December 17,2023

Q&A: What is lymphoma?

by Muhamad Alhaj MoustafaHodgkin lymphoma, nodular lymphocyte predominant (high-power view) Credit: Gabriel Caponetti, MD./Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0My sister recently noticed significantly enlarged lymph

Updated on:December 17,2023

Q&A: Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis

by Breanna MitchellCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. Why is

Updated on: December 18,2023

Q&A: Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis

by Breanna MitchellCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. Why is

Updated on:December 18,2023

Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard GazetteChika Anekwe, obesity medicine physician at the Mass General Weight Center. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff PhotographerThe frenzy of demand for new, FD

Updated on: March 13,2024

Q&A: How 'Ozempic shaming' illuminates complexities of treating weight problems

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard GazetteChika Anekwe, obesity medicine physician at the Mass General Weight Center. Credit: Stephanie Mitchell/Harvard Staff PhotographerThe frenzy of demand for new, FD

Updated on:March 13,2024

Q&A: FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination—a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

by Alexander Sundermann and Daria Van Tyne,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023urging consumers to avoid purchasi

Updated on: May 11,2024

Q&A: FDA's latest warnings about eye drop contamination—a team of infectious disease experts explain the risks

by Alexander Sundermann and Daria Van Tyne,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Food and Drug Administration issued a warning in late October 2023urging consumers to avoid purchasi

Updated on:May 11,2024

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Updated on: September 10,2024

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Updated on:September 10,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Is surgery best for an acoustic neuroma?

by Joseph BreenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI was diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma last year after I went to the doctor due to more frequent headaches. I read that surgery often is needed for th

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

by Tri DinhCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test t

Updated on: January 10,2024

Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

by Tri DinhCredit: CC0 Public DomainSince age 20, I have had annual visits with a gynecologist. I am now in my late 30s, and my physician recommended that I get an HPV test in addition to a Pap test t

Updated on:January 10,2024

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHDby Tamara May, Caroline Gurvich and Mark Bellgrove,The ConversationCredit: PexelsHave you noticed that your levels of atte

Updated on: January 24,2024

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD

Q&A: How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHDby Tamara May, Caroline Gurvich and Mark Bellgrove,The ConversationCredit: PexelsHave you noticed that your levels of atte

Updated on:January 24,2024

Q&A: Reducing the use of animal tissues for testing the safety of cosmetics

by Aminul Schuster,Imperial College LondonDermal absorption. Credit: Dr Mark FriddinImperial College London researchers speak to us about their work exploring animal-free methods for the future

Updated on: December 20,2023

Q&A: Reducing the use of animal tissues for testing the safety of cosmetics

by Aminul Schuster,Imperial College LondonDermal absorption. Credit: Dr Mark FriddinImperial College London researchers speak to us about their work exploring animal-free methods for the future

Updated on:December 20,2023

Q&A: Why some California hospitals are still struggling after COVID-19

by Christian Hetrick,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic hammered California hospitals by disrupting their operations and pounding their fina

Updated on: December 30,2023

Q&A: Why some California hospitals are still struggling after COVID-19

by Christian Hetrick,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic hammered California hospitals by disrupting their operations and pounding their fina

Updated on:December 30,2023

Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription deco

Updated on: March 06,2024

Q and A: Decongestants can sometimes cause more harm than good

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have used decongestants over the years when I'm ill, but my doctor recently said that I should be cautious because nonprescription deco

Updated on:March 06,2024