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Gene expression profiling for breast cancer: What is it?

September 10, 2020 at 3:40 p.m.

Gene expression profiling tests (Oncotype DX, MammaPrint, others) analyze a number of different genes within your cancer cells to predict your risk of cancer recurrence. The results of gene expression...

Cancer diagnosis? Advice for dealing with what comes next

September 11, 2020 at 4:37 p.m.

Almost half of all men and a third of all women in the United States will receive a cancer diagnosis at some time in their lives. A cancer diagnosis often...

Rara vez, el embarazo pasado de término puede estar relacionado con problemas con la placenta o con el bebé.

Qué hacer cuando el bebé no llega

January 22, 2020 at 11:18 p.m.

La fecha de parto ya pasó, y sigues embarazada. ¿Qué está pasando? Si bien la fecha de parto parecería tener propiedades mágicas, es simplemente un cálculo del momento en que...

Christian Hinrichs, investigador del Instituto Nacional contra el Cáncer, muestra las radiografías de un paciente antes (der.) y después de recibir tratamiento contra la enfermedad.

Mitos sobre las causas del cáncer

January 22, 2020 at 9:47 p.m.

En internet circulan noticias alarmantes acerca de que los objetos y productos de todos los días, como el plástico y el desodorante, son causantes secretos de cáncer. Además de ser...

Reduce el riesgo de cáncer de próstata

January 16, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

Si te preocupa el riesgo de contraer cáncer de próstata, podría interesarte la prevención del cáncer de próstata. No hay una forma segura de prevenir el cáncer de próstata. Los...

Pneumonia is most commonly caused by bacteria or viruses that you breathe in.

What you need to know about pneumonia

January 15, 2020 at 8:54 p.m.

Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, and can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. Pneumonia can affect anyone, but the age...

Alkaline waters make lofty claims, but it's fine to hydrate your body by drinking plain water.

For most people, drinking plain water is the best way to stay hydrated

January 7, 2020 at 11:58 p.m.

Q: I've heard that alkaline water is better at rehydrating your body than nonalkaline, or plain, water. Is this true? A: In short, for most people, plain water is better....

Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties may relieve arthritis pain

December 30, 2019 at 9:21 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend says that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. Can you tell me more about this supplement? ANSWER: Although turmeric is a common...

It's best to get the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at least two weeks before departing on a trip.

Children need measles protection before international travel

December 26, 2019 at 9:10 p.m.

U.S. children who travel abroad are not getting the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine before they travel to protect them from ongoing measles outbreaks, says a recent study. This...

Alzheimer’s disease usually worsens slowly

November 27, 2019 at 5:21 p.m.

Q: My mother has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, but she seems to be declining rapidly. Doesn't Alzheimer's usually get worse slowly? A: Yes, Alzheimer's disease usually worsens slowly. But...

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