How to stay safe this summer as record-breaking heat continues Published on Monday, July 1, 2024 By: Rachel Vanderford, rvanderford@umc.edu Photos By: Joe Ellis/ UMMC Communications In 2023, we experienced the hottest year on record, and now, halfway through 2024, there’s a strong possibility of another record-breaking year. Last month marked the 12th consecutive month of record-warm temperatures, the second […]
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Skin Cancer Prevention: Easy As ‘ABCDE’
OXFORD, Miss. – As summer approaches, so does the time to focus on skin cancer prevention, says University of Mississippi Health Services physician Dr. Hubert Spears. May is Skin Cancer Prevention Month, which raises awareness of America’s most common cancer. More than 5 million cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year, according to the Skin Cancer […]
Tips for Breast Cancer Awareness
UM expert offers recommendations for early detection, prevention OXFORD, Miss. – Timely and effective screenings are the most important step in preventing and treating breast cancer, according to a University of Mississippi physician. Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring non-skin cancer in women and the most frequent cause of cancer-related death in women worldwide. But remarkable […]
Heart symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
Published on Thursday, February 1, 2024 By: Annie Oeth, aoeth@umc.edu Heart disease may seem to show up unexpectedly, but often there are clues leading the way to a cardiologist’s office. McMullan “Some symptoms may be attention-getting, but some are subtle and may be ignored,” said Dr. Mike McMullan, director of the Division of Cardiology at the […]
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