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Heart Disease and Cancer Impact Local Dallas Area

Heart Disease and Cancer Impact Local Dallas Area

Published on: 26/06/2023

Every three years, a comprehensive study is conducted across the Dallas area as a means to identify key health issues and concerns. Heart disease and cancer have ranked at the top of this list in Dallas, mirroring an overwhelming trend across the country.

US Preventive Services Recommends Low-Dose Lung CT Scans

US Preventive Services Recommends Low-Dose Lung CT Scans

Published on: 08/06/2023

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that people at high risk for lung cancer should undergo annual screening with low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans.

With colorectal cancer rising among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier

With colorectal cancer rising among younger adults, some seek colonoscopies earlier

Published on: 06/06/2023

There has been an increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer among younger adults, resulting in a growing number of individuals, including medical professionals, opting to undergo early screening for the disease, often well before the recommended age of 45 for those with an average risk.

‘Go and get tested’: Frisco woman urges others to screen for colon cancer

‘Go and get tested’: Frisco woman urges others to screen for colon cancer

Published on: 25/05/2023

A choice to screen for colon cancer may have saved the life of a 50 year old Frisco woman. During a regular checkup upon turning 50, Texas native Jakki Newton was informed by her doctor that she was due for screening.

Reports Reveal the Risk for Strokes in Young Adults is on the Rise

Reports Reveal the Risk for Strokes in Young Adults is on the Rise

Published on: 24/05/2023

The rate of strokes in young adults under the age of 50 continues to rise, with the latest statistics suggesting that about 15% of all strokes occur in people under the age of 50.

Ray Romano treated after found at risk for ‘widowmaker’ heart attack

Ray Romano treated after found at risk for ‘widowmaker’ heart attack

Published on: 24/04/2023

Famed actor and comedian Ray Romano recently shared that he underwent surgery for a stent after he was found to have 90% blockage in the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, also known as the “widowmaker”.