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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

We physicians with all our training, knowledge and authority often acquire a rather large ego that tends to make it difficult to admit we are wrong. So, here it is. I freely admit to being wrong. As a heart surgeon with 25 years experience, having performed over 5,000 open-heart surgeries, today is my day to …

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

10 tips to a safe pedicure

As a podiatrist, many of my patients​​​ ​​​have asked me​​,​ "Where can I get a safe

9 quick science-approved things you can do to make your mornings better.

There's a psychological reason you should be making your bed.

Questions to ask your liposuction surgeon

Get information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons about what questions to ask your plastic surgeon during your liposuction consultation.

Tips For Becoming Healthier As A Family

Learn how to live and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for the whole family.

Why I chose MD Anderson for my uterine cancer treatment

Tralisa Woods was initially reluctant to travel for uterine cancer treatment. But the personal connection she felt with her doctor during their very first visit — as well as the caring attitude she encountered in every other employee — convinced her to stay at MD Anderson.

Mark Hyman: Take Care of Yourself

Functional-medicine pioneer Mark Hyman, MD, is doing his best to help you avoid the doctor altogether.

4 things every parent should know about MD Anderson

The MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Center may be the best-kept secret in Houston, but Jennifer Robinson is out to change that. Her daughter Elise was treated there for osteosarcoma in 2014, and that’s when she learned what sets MD Anderson apart.

Readers Write: How to Sell to MD Anderson

It's That Time Of Year: MD&M Time!

February is MD&M time! This year we are very much looking forward to visiting with many of our medical device clients and consultants at the show.

How much do you know about thrombosis? Probably not enough

Blood clots in the veins - particularly those that break off and travel to the lungs - can be fatal and have become increasingly so. Yet many adults know little about their risks or the growing evidence that healthy habits can help prevent clots"A key barrier in the United States is that awareness of this disease is not very good," Dr. Mary Cushman said of the condition known as venous thromboembolism.VTE includes two types of clots: deep vein thrombosis, called DVT,…

Mark Dice: Who Would Have Known?

Which punctuation mark are you?

Is there anything more important than punctuation? Spend a few moments taking our quiz and learn which punctuation mark best captures your personality!

Anal cancer survivor: Why I keep returning to MD Anderson

Elizabeth Deligiannis came to MD Anderson after a stage III anal cancer diagnosis. The Colorado resident has been cancer-free since December of that year, thanks to chemotherapy, radiation therapy and a warrior’s attitude.

Barton Associates: DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?

What is the difference between an MD and a DO? Read our blog post to learn more about the differences between these two provider types.