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The American Cancer Society’s recently released annual report of cancer trends provides a deep dive into cancer incidence, death rates and survival. The publication is a go-to resource and forms the basis for vital, ongoing research into the causes and risk factors of cancer as well as transformational treatment discoveries. Report Summary According to the report, just over 2 million …

The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton Fund will present the 27th annual Honor Your Doctor luncheon on Tuesday, April 29 at Boca West Country Club. The Fund is the foundation arm of the Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton. The organization honors healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, and caretakers in all related fields at the event with net proceeds providing scholarships …

Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own or with limited supervision. Some of the biggest hurdles for seniors are tripping, slips and falls, slippery bathtubs, …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC If you’re describing how you feel as: slow, low, tired, lethargic, foggy, depressed, unmotivated, or just plain old “out of sorts” the answer to what is causing it can be just as confusing as the feeling itself. Finding the cause can send you on a virtual road trip searching for the diagnosis and eventually coming to …

Smoking, excess body weight and alcohol consumption are the leading risk factors for cancer—and the most preventable, according to the American Cancer Society. While this information is well known to health care professionals, the U.S. Surgeon General recently recommended that warning labels be placed on alcohol products to help make more Americans aware of the relationship between alcohol consumption and …

With love officially in the air, you don’t have much time to get your secret admirer something for Valentine’s Day. And while there’s nothing wrong with a box of chocolates and a bouquet of roses, don’t you think your special someone deserves something a little more, oh, I don’t know, special? I might not be a relationship guru, but nothing …

In a world where over 25 million Americans live with chronic pain daily, innovative treatments are emerging that promise relief without the drawbacks of traditional medications or surgery. Among these breakthrough therapies, micro-pulsed laser therapy stands out as a beacon of hope for those suffering from debilitating nerve pain and neuropathy. “Laser therapy is the most effective treatment for nerve …

In the quest for youthful and radiant skin, advancements in technology have continuously pushed boundaries, offering new solutions that are both effective and non-invasive. One such groundbreaking innovation is Helix Customized CO2+ technology, heralded as a game-changer in the field of anti-aging skincare. Understanding Helix Customized CO2+ Helix CO2+ technology combines the power of fractional CO2 laser treatment with customizable …

While not every person in the world will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, nearly everyone has or will be impacted by the disease. Given its far-reaching impacts, many have wished for the discovery of a game-changing vaccine that would eradicate cancer once and for all. While the likelihood of a single miracle shot is not on the near-term …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS With another year in the books and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season complete, we can now take a breath to shift our focus toward self-improvement. As the calendar turns over to reveal the halfway point of the 2020s, now’s the time for many to start working on their New Year’s resolutions. …