HYANNIS - Less than eight years ago, 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) received FDA approval for breast cancer screening. As with all new technologies, … [Read more...]
Doctors Walk the Fitness Talk With Their Patients
October 1, 2019
HYANNIS - Four doctors and five staff members at Fontaine Primary Care in Harwich participated in the Healthy Parks, Healthy People end of the season … [Read more...]
Is Mail-Order Genetic Cancer Testing For You?
October 1, 2019
HYANNIS - Now that buying a do-it-yourself genetic cancer test, 23andMe®, is as easy as buying a grill or lamp online, will consumers “read the … [Read more...]
Quit Smoking. Your Body Will Thank You
October 1, 2019
HYANNIS - Most people know smoking is linked to lung cancer and emphysema. But did you know it can cause disability and illness throughout your … [Read more...]
What’s Not to Like About Free Food? Plenty
September 26, 2019
HYANNIS - Today it’s a pizza party at lunchtime. Tomorrow it’s a cake to celebrate a co-worker’s birthday. Seems like there’s always some free snacks … [Read more...]
Dancing With the Docs is Back For a Fourth Season
September 25, 2019
HYANNIS - A former Greek folk dancer, a former star of “Grease” and a former ballerina will be among the competitors in season four of Dancing With … [Read more...]
Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day?
September 23, 2019
HYANNIS - Where did the idea that you need 10,000 steps a day for optimal health come from? Is it based on scientific research? It turns out the … [Read more...]
Is There a Link Between Vaping and Lung Disease?
September 16, 2019
HYANNIS - A recent nationwide spate of severe lung disease has the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, and health officials in several states, … [Read more...]
How Long Should You Wait Between Babies?
September 13, 2019
HYANNIS - That’s a real cute baby you have there. When are you going to have another? More than a few parents have been asked that question or … [Read more...]
Is Your Life Situation Affecting Your Health?
September 12, 2019
HYANNIS - You may have heard the term ‘population health’ coming up in discussions around healthcare. Population health is exactly what it sounds like … [Read more...]
