What is it like to be a female surgeon today? Sixty women, including our own Christine Rohde, MD, MPH, FACS, share their experiences in the fascinating new book, Being a Woman Surgeon: Sixty Stories.
The 1918 influenza pandemic, known by many as the “Spanish Flu,” had a stark and unique feature: mortality rates were highest among healthy young adults.
Suffering from lactose intolerance? You’re not alone! In fact, roughly 50 million Americans are lactose intolerant and experience the unpleasant symptoms of bloating, cramps, nausea, and diarrhea after consuming foods containing lactose.
New research on BRCA gene mutations has opened critical avenues for early detection, better targeted treatment, and potentially, prevention, of pancreatic cancer.
First, a Happy and Healthy New Year to all! Did you make New Year’s resolutions this year to help ensure it is indeed a healthy year? Here are a few suggestions to keep your health oriented resolutions.
