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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....

Multiple myeloma is a relatively uncommon form of blood cancer that affects less than 1% of the U.S. population, according to the American...

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....

Regular aerobic activity, such as walking, bicycling or swimming, can help you live longer and healthier. Need motivation? See how aerobic exercise...

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

Cardiac arrest, orsudden cardiac arrestas it is more formally known, is a medical emergency. It happens when an event, usually an electrical...

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.