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A Dermatologist Shares 4 Ways to Protect Your Skin This Summer
Whether your favorite summer activity is taking a long hike on a trail, catching waves at the beach or having fun at a backyard barbecue, the warmer temperatures generally mean more time spent outdoors in the sun. But because more exposure to sunlight means more exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet A and B rays, you need to take steps to protect yourself from cancer-causing ultraviolet radiation.
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Top 5 Halloween Hazards and How to Avoid Them
Halloween is the most fun day of the year for many. It is a time for fantasy, parties and excitement, but it is also important to be aware of potential dangers.
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For the First Time in St. Louis, a Robotic Arm Guides Physicians in Performing a Lung Biopsy — and Might Be Key in Diagnosing Lung Cancer Earlier
In a surgical suite at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a robotic arm snakes an ultra-thin, ultra-flexible tube through a patient’s airway. Once the tube reaches the lungs, the surgeon operating the device remotely uses a tiny camera to search the area for an abnormal growth, or nodule, that might be cancerous.
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Your guide to a healthy back-to-school season
Ensure your child's health in the new school year. Get comprehensive back-to-school health tips for sleep routines, nutritious lunches and anxiety management.
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Restoring Hope: How a Breakthrough Treatment Helped a Teenager Defeat Epilepsy
Sophia suffered from epilepsy that for years disrupted her life and put severe limitations on her future. But after receiving a groundbreaking procedure from the pediatric neurology team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Sophia, now 18, is seizure free.
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Missouri Baptist Medical Center Mammography Van Provides Breast Health Screenings
One in every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
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Pediatric Stroke: What You Need to Know
Of the many worries parents have for their kids, suffering a stroke is rarely at the top of the list.
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Rising Colorectal Cancer Rates Among Younger People Call for Earlier Screening
Too young for colorectal cancer? Think again.
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The Traveling, Eating and Gathering Season is Here!
The holidays are filled with a multitude of wonderful memories, many of them centered around family, friends and food. Before you deck the halls and gather around the kitchen table, consider the following tips on keeping your body, mind and spirit healthy.
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How Can You Reduce Your Risk of Lung Cancer?
The earlier lung cancer is detected, the better the odds are of successful treatment.