A 32-year-old woman went to an outpatient clinic after months of experiencing tender breast lumps, but doctors noticed something else concerning: benign bumps on her lips. Those growths ended up being a key symptom of a condition that actually increased her chances of developing breast cancer. A case study, published Wednesday in the New...
Read MoreAs coronavirus spreads through the U.S., states have closed schools and nonessential businesses and prohibited group gatherings. This leaves most of us at home, but many of us live in close quarters with other people. Public health experts from the UNLV School of Public Health have outlined how people can protect themselves from being...
Read MoreIt can be overwhelming to sort through sometimes conflicting and often confusing information about cleaning and disinfecting as it relates to the spread of the coronavirus. Should you disinfect your groceries? The mail? What about packages and delivery items? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the virus “is thought to...
Read MoreGreat Wolf Lodge, a popular new resort in the Scottsdale/Taking Stick area of the valley may be shut down for visitors until May 19th, but they have just launched an exciting new digital blog on their website serving as a guide for creating unforgettable memories at home, on the road, or at the lodge....
Read MoreCrafty people are stepping up to sew homemade masks for health care workers who are facing shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic across the nation. Many individuals, groups and businesses from the community have generously offered to help assist in preparedness efforts by sewing cloth masks. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not suggest cloth...
Read MoreThe FBI is concerned. With so many smart devices like doorbells now on the same internet system as your computer, hackers can get into them to access your computer information. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn says many smart devices are controlled remotely and have weak security. He says, “If you can access these devices from...
Read MoreA California company says one of its products can help find lost Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism patients through a GPS tracking device in the insole in their shoes. The product is called Smartsole. “Think of it like a ‘Lojack’ meets ‘Dr. Scholls,” said Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corporation, the company that makes Smartsole....
Read MoreBy Stacy Simon Senior News Editor, American Cancer Society It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and boosts your mood. But is that really true? We do know that flavanols in cocoa beans, an ingredient in chocolate, are antioxidants, meaning that they may reduce damage...
Read MoreBy Stacy Simon Senior News Editor, American Cancer Society During the past several decades, screening – testing for cancer before symptoms develop – has reduced deaths from cervical cancer, as doctors have been able to find cancer early and treat it, or prevent it from developing. The most common form of cervical cancer starts with pre-cancerous changes. These pre-cancers, which are caused...
Read MoreChristmas is fast approaching, which means many people are waiting for Amazon holiday packages right now. If you’re one of them, take a moment before you click on an unexpected delivery notification from the retail giant. It may be a phishing scam. Lisa Wang owns a wellness salon and orders dietary supplements every day....
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