Colon and rectal cancers have long been considered diseases of the elderly. And it is true that most people who are diagnosed are between the ages of 65 and 74 years. But new research shows that these cancers are rising quickly in adults as young as 20. The colon [...]
When we think of having a disease, we often anticipate having symptoms of some sort. We imagine we'll have pain somewhere, get dizzy, or experience stomach problems. But there are a number of silent diseases that can remain hidden until real damage is done. Hypertension Hypertension, or high blood pressure, [...]
You don't see as many people smoking in America these days. Since the ban on smoking in many bars and public spaces, the social pressures to quit have steadily increased. And, the evidence that smoking is bad for your health is only getting stronger. It is no longer okay, [...]
Remember, “An apple a day…?” Well, a little bit of prevention is worth a whole bucket full of those apples. Don’t wait until you are sick to drag your behind into the doctor’s office; Now is a great time to set up a preventative health plan for yourself; especially [...]
If you use your imagination really hard, you can picture fall in Greenville, TX. We all know that warm weather can hang on well into October around here, but it's nice to think about crispy air, cozy sweaters, and warm drinks. Even if we have to wait another month [...]
Ever since the invention of the microscope, we have known that we are not alone in (and especially on) our own skin. A close look reveals tiny mites and millions of bacteria all living harmoniously and mostly unnoticed by us. And that is just on our skin. With more [...]
It’s that time of year again. Students in Greenville, TX have packed their backpacks and are headed back to school. That means lots of exciting things – like learning and football season and reconnecting with friends. But it also means early mornings, stress about grades, and, far too often…head [...]
