Quitting isn’t just about your lungs. Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, from your brain to your bones. Thankfully, even those that have smoked for decades can benefit…

It’s a new year and you’ve decided you’re finally going to run that marathon you’ve been meaning to train for. You lace up your shoes, find a training program, and…

Screening for lung cancer involves a test that can detect a cancer before there are any symptoms. Screening for certain types of cancer has been shown to reduce deaths by…

Cancer is the second leading cause of death for women in the United States after heart disease. Fortunately, we have many effective screening tests available that help with prevention, early…

Recently, a new device called Impressa was launched to help some women suffering from stress urinary incontinence who don’t want to have surgery or see a physician. Impressa is designed for…

Breast reconstruction is an important part of a multi-disciplinary approach to treating breast cancer. Breast cancer patients should consider scheduling a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss whether breast…

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in males. Approximately 3 million men in the United States have prostate cancer and over 221,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.…

I initially became acquainted with the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) in 2008 while volunteering with my sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta is one of…

Portland is a very active town, especially in the summer months. Many women are runners, cyclists, or enjoy spending time in the mountains or on the water. Unfortunately, I see…