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Have These Risk Factors? Get A Colon Cancer Screening
Doctors recommend regular colon screening tests, starting at age 45, while those with certain risk factors should start earlier.
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What to Know
Heart attack and cardiac arrest are not the same condition, a common misconception. Understanding their differences can help you respond in an emergency.
Recharge Your Body: 14 Ways to Get Quality Sleep
Hackensack Meridian Health offers easy tips for getting better sleep.
Managing Addiction Throughout the Holidays
For those with a substance abuse disorder, the holidays are full of temptations and emotional triggers, such as get-togethers with alcohol and non-sober guests.
What Causes Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers?
Let's talk with Michael A. Spallone, M.D., thoracic surgeon at Palisades Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center, for answers.
When Should You Start Getting a Mammogram? Experts Say at 40
Frequent screening enables early detection, which can save lives. If you're at high risk, your doctor may recommend you begin screening even earlier.
Make Sure You Know the First Signs of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a serious condition that affects millions of men, but if detected early enough, testicular cancer can be treated fairly easily.
When to Seek Help: Signs You Should See Your Doctor for Your Gut Health
“When gut problems become chronic, they can be indicative of more serious conditions,” says Dr. Ligresti, gastroenterologist at Hackensack Meridian Health.
Understanding Prostate Health: Recognizing Warning Signs and Treatment Options
Dr. James Michael Orsini, Jr., an oncologist and hematologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, sheds light on six warning signs of prostate issues.
Addiction Red Flags: How to Spot Them and What to Do
What are the red flags that you might be struggling with an addiction?Experts with Hackensack Meridian Health weigh in.
Ways to Help When a Child is in the Hospital
Hackensack Meridian Children���s Health experts offer tips for friends and loved ones on how they can help when a child is in the hospital..
8 Common Cancers in Young Adults
The thought of a cancer diagnosis in the prime of life isn’t a welcome one. Fortunately, cancer diagnoses among young adults are not common. According to the National Cancer Institute, about 89,000 people between the ages 15 to 39 are diagnosed annually with cancer in the U.S—only abo...