Dad, 45, thought he had a pinched nerve in his neck. A rare cancer was to blame
As an employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Len Barchanowicz led an active life and had few health problems. His neck pain was due to an orange-sized tumor.
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What are the healthiest fruits? The No. 1 pick, according to a dietitian
According to government guidelines, fruit, along with vegetables, should form the cornerstone of your diet. Yet, the reality is that a mere 12% of adults meet the recommended 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit (o... -
Pacemaker for the brain helps woman with crippling depression. Doctors say it may soon offer hope to others
Researchers are testing deep brain stimulation as a treatment for people with a severe form of depression. Doctors compare it to a pacemaker for the brain. It involves implanting electrodes in the bra... -
Women see greater health benefits from regular exercise than men do
Women who exercised regularly had a 36% lower risk of dying from a cardiovascular issue such as a heart attack or stroke, the study found, whereas men who exercised regularly had a 14% lower risk. ... -
Yale New Haven Health's new Teaching Kitchen transforms patients' lives
Whether the goal is to shed pounds, change habits, or make a drastic lifestyle change, Yale-New Haven health patients are landing in the kitchen. “I entered the bariatric program here, had surgery las...