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The single most important factor that determines whether a wound will heal is adequate blood flow to the surrounding tissues, or tissue perfusion....

Men and women over the age of 45 are at the highest risk of developing colorectal cancer, which is cancer that begins in the colon or rectum....

Eating a heart-healthy diet can significantly reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke and many other health problems.

Much of the U.S. is facing severe winter storms and subzero temperatures. And one of the first concerns, if you're outdoors, should be frostbite.

Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. There are many different influenza viruses that are...

On New Year's Eve, we think about changes we would like to make in the coming year. Many go so far as to make resolutions to make positive changes in...

Despite decades of public health awareness about the importance of mammograms, many women are still resistant to getting them. Fear and opposition...

Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain, more than those who have diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined.

Although you hopefully like and trust your doctor, sometimes it can be embarrassing to ask really personal questions. Yet keeping secrets could lead...

Are you a high school graduate seeking a job that doesn't involve stacking boxes in a warehouse or serving fast food through a window? Have you ever...

Across the United States, there are nearly 7 million people who live with either a chronic wound or one that stubbornly won’t heal. These wounds need...