Colon cancer affects men and women of all racial and ethnic groups, and is most often found in people 50 years or older. It is the third most common cancer in the United States, behind only lung and prostate cancers in men and lung and breast cancers in women. However, if everyone 50 years or […]

Two new drugs have recently been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam), is a new antibacterial drug product, to treat adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including kidney infections (pyelonephritis), who have limited or no alternative treatment options. Avycaz is a […]

Oftentimes, we find ourselves caring for a friend or family member who is living with heart failure. Moreover, it’s an unfamiliar role and one that most of us go into without completely understanding what all is involved — especially if it’s taken it on as a full-time job. Here’s an idea of what you can […]

As we continue the topic of Heart Awareness for the month of February, we revisit an important topic: Exercise. It seems like no matter the topic we cover here, staying healthy always includes a proper diet and exercise. Both of which draw the most excuses. Here are some tips to help encourage you to include […]

A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best defense against cardiovascular disease. It’s easy to become overwhelmed in thinking there’s no way to change the eating habits you’ve grown accustomed to for years. However, there are some simple nutrition tips you can include in your daily life that will benefit your long-term health and your […]