No one is using the word “cure." Yet. But a new study from Cleveland Clinic researchers shows that overweight, diabetic patients who had bariatric surgery saw significant improvement or remission of their diabetes.
What to Know About Lung Disorders
Lung disease not only can take your breath away, but it also can stress the heart and lead to heart failure. Pulmonary specialist Dan Culver offers must-know information about lung cancer, asthma, COPD, the lung-heart connection, and sleep apnea.
Double-Check for Prostate Cancer
A prostate cancer screening test called PCA3 helps to reduce unnecessary biopsies. When combined with the PSA test, doctors can predict cancer earlier than ever.
When To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society recently released new guidelines on cervical cancer screenings. A Cleveland Clinic gynecologist weighs in on what they mean for patients.
Video: Boxing and the Brain
A new study from Cleveland Clinic doctors searches for the connection between neurological diseases and boxing and mixed martial arts. Doctors are trying to pinpoint warning signs that lead to brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s — and not just for fighters.
What is a Vascular Ultrasound?
A vascular ultrasound is a noninvasive ultrasound method (also called a duplex study) used to examine the circulation in the blood vessels of the body.
How to Read a Calcium Label
Our bodies need 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium every day, but many of us make a common mistake when it comes to taking calcium supplements. Chad Deal, MD, offers tips for reading a label properly and getting your full dose of this crucial mineral.
3-D Printers: Hit "Print." Get Organ.
They aren’t real aortas, but startlingly detailed models of actual diseased aortas, created on a 3-D printer from data acquired by CT scans.
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