What is neuroblastoma?
A type of cancer that starts in specific types of primitive developing nerve cells, neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), neuroblastoma accounts for roughly 7 percent of all cancers in children, with approximately 650 new cases each year in the United States alone. Read MoreDid you Know?
According to the Mayo Clinic, moderate doses of caffeine (between 200 to 300 milligrams, or roughly 2 to 3 cups of brewed coffee per day) are not harmful to most people. Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 45,000 American adults die of complications of influenza, pneumococcal infections, and hepatitis B each year. Read More
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), most of the more than 1 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed each year in the United States alone are considered to be sun-related. Read More
According to the American Cancer Society, between 1997 and 2004, the percentage of adults who smoke decreased from 27.6% to 23.4% in men and from 22.1% to 18.5% in women. Read More
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer in the United States. Read More
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Information for expectant parents
The appearance of a plus sign, two lines, or whatever pregnancy test indicator informs a woman that she is expecting can signal a time of change and excitement. Many people look forward to having a baby and are anxious to experience the changes and joys that lie ahead. Read More
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