When patients and families accept the diagnosis, they may embrace it as the “new normal” and focus on taking control.
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Cardiovascular Disease — Is My Life Over?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one about cardiovascular disease.
Study: It’s Best to Treat Your MS Symptoms Early
Most people with MS are able to manage their symptoms and live a normal life, but early detection is key to getting the disease under control.
Which TV Doctor Would You Trust in a Crisis? (Video)
Would you prefer the kindly, fatherly Marcus, Welby, MD? The testy but brilliant Dr. Gregory House? Or easy-on-the-eyes Dr. Eric McDreamy Shepherd? Find out how the “man on the street” voted, and compare it to your pick.
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Can Your Child’s Autism Go Away?
There is no known cure for autism. But recent research might make parents wonder if it ever goes away — either through therapy or through a child simply growing older.
How Having a Son With Autism Changed My Life
When Thomas Frazier, PhD, works with parents of children with autism, he knows what they’re experiencing firsthand. And he has plenty of empathy and advice to offer.
8 Common Misconceptions About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a common concern for women — but misconceptions are common, too. It’s important to know the facts about diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
How Your Fingers Can Predict Your Risk of Prostate Cancer
Can the length of a man’s fingers affect his lifetime risk of prostate cancer? Find out what the science says.
4 Traits You Want in a Doctor
Finding the right fit in the patient-doctor relationship can improve your health both now and in the long term. Start by looking for these characteristics.
Women: Do You Know Your Breast Density?
When it comes to breast cancer risk, you’ve probably heard about family history and genetics. But have you heard about breast density? If you haven’t paid attention to density in the past, start now. In one recent study, 47 percent of women between the ages of 40 and 74 had what we call “mammographically dense” … Read More