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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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Fight the winter blues with these tips, experts say By: Rachel Vanderford, rvanderford@umc.edu The holiday season can present challenges for many reasons. Navigating family dynamics, managing busy schedules and coping with travel-related stress can be difficult for everyone. However, for some, the abrupt changes associated with winter can significantly impact mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or […]