Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or rectum, which is also known as your large intestine. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 106,590 new cases of colon cancer and 46,220 new cases of rectal...
Spinal Fusion Surgery: Getting Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Alan H. Daniels, MD
February 12, 2026
Back pain can take over your life. It keeps you up at night. It stops you from playing with your kids or doing the job you love. If you've tried pills, shots, and physical therapy with no luck, you may wonder—is spine surgery...
Heart Disease in Women Is Often Different Than In Men
Katharine A. French, MD
February 4, 2026
Historically, heart disease has been thought of as a man’s disease. We now know that this is wrong. These are the facts: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women. Cardiovascular disease is the number one...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It is estimated that in 2025, nearly 125,000 people will die from lung cancer, and more than 226,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer. Early...
