Deb Balzer (@DebBalzer)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus infections in children. "Group A streptococcal disease is a group[...]
More than 50,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with kidney cancer each year. Risks factors for developing this type of cancer include environmental exposures,[...]
Many people are flocking to the Gulf Coast for spring break. However, toxic red tide algal blooms have put beachgoers and residents on alert. In[...]
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a[...]
Vasomotor symptoms — the medical term for hot flashes — are among the most common menopause symptoms women experience. Hot flashes, along with night sweats, can[...]
About 15% of adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease — that's about 37 million people. What if those people could be treated[...]
More younger adults are being diagnosed with colon cancer — also known as colorectal cancer — and at more advanced stages of the disease, says the American[...]
The National Weather Service says a massive winter storm is moving across the U.S., with high winds, icy conditions and up to 2 feet of[...]
Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on[...]
Black History Month is a month for all people to celebrate and learn about the diverse and important contributions of Black Americans to American society[...]
Two panels that advise the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are recommending that naloxone nasal spray be approved for over-the-counter sale for emergency treatment of opioid overdoses.[...]
If you went out for the evening and woke up with a sudden bad stomach, chances are you might be experiencing viral gastroenteritis. That's the[...]