Medical myths abound in most cultures, beliefs that are grounded in history or arising from a neighbor’s experience. A large number of these have no scientific backing. This is not to say they aren’t accurate or don’t work, only that there isn’t good evidence either way. But it is a ...

After lung cancer, breast cancer is the number two fatal disease for American women. But men are also subject to breast cancer. The actor, Richard Roundtree was diagnosed with the disease. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), during 2024 nearly 370,000 women will be diagnosed with ...

In my previous article, two weeks ago, I wrote about the benefits of resistance training (lifting weights, fir example). I wrote that resistance training is associated with a 21% lower risk of all-cause mortality, a lower incidence of heart disease and hypertension, and better physical ...

Children’s mental health often gets neglected in all the talk about mental health challenges faced by adults. October 6-12 is Mental Health Awareness Week, and local experts are offering tips for parents who are concerned that their children may have mental health problems. Several ...

WAUSAU, Wis. – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Aspirus Health is committed to empowering women with vital information on recognizing the early signs of breast cancer. While most women are aware of the importance of breast self-checks, many of them have only been trained to ...

These are strange times, a simple statement most folks would agree with. Our coastlines creep inward, potentially displacing millions, as climate change alters the planet’s surface. Human interaction is a dwindling commodity. Americans are on their phones 24 hours a day, plugged into the ...