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Advances in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Elias S. Hyams, MD

September 21, 2024

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society reports that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, second only to lung cancer. The sooner it is found...

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Back-to-School Survival Guide

Brown University Health Blog Team

August 15, 2024

It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end and school is beginning in just a few weeks. For students and parents, the end of August is a time for preparation and new school year resolutions. It’s the season for back...

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Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding its History, Symptoms, Treatment and Genetics

Patrick McGann, MD, PhD, Emily Franco, Margaret Lyons, and Helena Bates

August 16, 2022

What is sickle cell disease? Sickle cell disease is a common genetic condition that affects hemoglobin, a protein inside red blood cells (RBCs). The role of red blood cells is to carry oxygen throughout the body. Healthy RBCs...

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What’s the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Chuang-Kuo Wu, MD

September 10, 2026

Patients and their caregivers at the Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center often ask, “What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?” The shortest answer is that dementia is an umbrella term for a...

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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Congestive Heart Failure: What to Know

James R. Klinger, MD

September 3, 2026

Most people are not aware that our body has two different blood pressures. This is because our heart is divided into two...

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How Buprenorphine Can Help Treat Opioid Use Disorder

September 1, 2026

One of the most difficult aspects of stopping opioids is the withdrawal symptoms that you can feel if you’ve been using...

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Taking Flight: Your Guide to Traveling After Joint Replacement

Eric M. Cohen, MD

August 27, 2026

At The Miriam Hospital’s Total Joint Center, we want to ensure your new hip or knee doesn't just improve your mobility...

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Gastroparesis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

David A. Leenen, MD

August 20, 2026

You’ve likely experienced feeling really full after eating. For patients with gastroparesis, that full feeling can come...

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Addressing Mental Health Stigma in Teens

Tanuja P. Gandhi, MD

August 18, 2026

Teens sometimes feel uncomfortable talking about personal problems and mental health concerns with their families...

Men, Low T, and the Facts

Martin Miner, MD

August 13, 2026

What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone. For men, it is primarily produced in the testicles. It is most often...

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How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are part of a healthy diet, but they need to be washed well to keep you and your family safe.

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