Augusta University HealthEight years ago, Dr. Alicia Vinyard started her fourth year of medical school. “I always knew I wanted to be a doctor from a very early age,” she said, “and I...
As women, we’re used to taking charge when life throws messes our way. Whether it’s work, family or friends, we negotiate, console, fight and do our best to work it out for the...
Imagine fighting and beating cancer—only to lose your ability to have children. For many years, this was a quiet—and heartbreaking—side effect for young cancer survivors. Due to...
Christmas Eve 2001: A 2-year-old boy named Nicolas suddenly became very ill. His family rushed him to the hospital, where he underwent a number of tests, one of which was an MRI...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Part of the reason for this is that those with lung cancer don’t show symptoms in the early stage when...
It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for your health. In fact, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, illness and disability in the United States. However...
Going through treatment for breast cancer changes you. It can change your perspective on health and life, too. As a breast cancer survivor, you might have renewed energy to take...
The doctors found your cancer in time. You’ve completed treatment and now join 8 million other Americans who’ve outlived cancer, but you wonder: How physically and emotionally...
What do you turn to your family for? Families are often a source of love, support, inspiration and much more. But do you turn to family members for information that could help to...
While there’s nothing like that distinctive smoky taste from your backyard barbecue, scientists have raised concerns about grilled meats due to the formation of certain...