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Your 23andMe Results Say You’re Prone to Cancer – Now What?

23andMe screens for three mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which are associated with a higher risk for breast, ovarian and prostate cancers. Here’s the caveat: If a person’s results come back positive for these genes, it does not always mean they will develop cancer.

Cancer Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Should Start at Age 45, According to the American Cancer Society

Cancer of the colon and rectum is the second deadliest cancer among U.S. adults – and recently there has been a sharp rise in colorectal cancer cases among adults under 55. The result? The American Cancer Society (ACS) has issued new guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, lowering the recommended age to begin screenings from 50 to 45 years old.

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Fighting the Flu or Cold? Elderberry May Provide Some Additional Relief

In addition to making sure you get your flu shot every year, there’s a natural tool that may help provide some additional relief – elderberry.

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Sinus Infections: Your Top 5 Questions Answered

Eric L. Winarsky, M.D., an otolaryngologist and surgeon with Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, helps answer the 5 most Googled questions about nasal inflammation and sinus infections.

Cancer Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Cancer and Obesity: What’s the Connection?

A new analysis released earlier this month by the American Cancer Society reveals a rise in six out of 12 obesity-related cancers in adults ages 24 to 49. What might this mean for the younger generation? It’s time to fully consider weight maintenance as a means of cancer prevention, if you haven’t done so already.

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Neuroscience, Women’s Health

Embarrassing Things That Can Happen When You’re Falling in Love

In the beginning of a relationship you may find yourself experiencing erratic feelings or doing things out of character – spouts of stark jealousy, crying and obsessive fixations or even taking uncalculated risks.

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Lonely Without Love? How to Avoid Valentine’s Day Blues

People seem to have a love/hate relationship with Valentine’s Day. When in a romantic relationship, it can be a wonderful time to convey your affection. But when you’re single, the holiday tends to leave many feeling downright sad.Want to survive the holiday without sinking into a depression? Nanditha Krishnamsetty, M.D., a psychiatrist with Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group, shares a few tips to avoid the Valentine’s Day blues.

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Concerts, Plays Can Reduce Depression in 50+ Crowd

People who attended plays, exhibitions and other events at cultural locations every few months had a 32 percent lower risk for developing depression, a new study found.

Men’s Health, Neuroscience, Women’s Health

Aches and Pains of Aging, or Something More Serious?

Here are some signs that you should visit your primary care doctor or neurosurgeon for further evaluation on your back and neck pain:

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Allergic to Penicillin? Actually, You May Not Be

If you’ve been told you’re allergic to penicillin, you may want to double-check to see if that’s true. More than 32 million Americans have a penicillin allergy documented in their medical records, but about 95 percent of them can still take penicillin, a recent study found.

Men’s Health

Cancer Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Cancer Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Cancer Care, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Neuroscience, Women’s Health

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Behavioral Health, Men’s Health, Women’s Health

Men’s Health, Neuroscience, Women’s Health

Men’s Health, Women’s Health

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