A cancer diagnosis is devastating, and it has the potential to change the rest of your life. If you received the news from your doctor that you have cancer, you may wonder what factors could have caused this diagnosis or…
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that attacks the tissue that lines the patient’s organs. It is aggressive, deadly, and often tied to exposure to asbestos. Exposure can occur within the workplace. Research has linked asbestos exposure to many…
If you’ve struggled with heartburn or indigestion at any time in your life, you understand how uncomfortable such conditions can make a person feel. At some point, if your symptoms have been persistent or made you feel ill, you may…
Like many others, you may not consider the impact of exposure to certain types of substances until they begin to have a negative impact on your health. In cases involving exposure to asbestos, the implications can be very serious, having…
When you consume medication for heartburn, you likely do so with confidence that the medicine will provide you with relief from pain and discomfort. You are probably not considering the potential of the medicine being harmful in any way. Unfortunately,…
Perhaps you’ve been looking forward to retirement after many years of working in a factory, shipyard or auto mechanics shop. Such jobs often require strenuous labor but can be a good way to provide for a family. If you have…
When your loved one first received their mesothelioma diagnosis, it was likely an overwhelming moment. Suddenly, you had to consider their newly-shortened lifespan and how you could support them through treatment and their own mental health struggles. Now, after supporting…
The liver is an amazing organ. Not only does it work overtime to keep your body free of toxins and waste, but it is also designed to heal and repair itself. So important is the liver to your body that…
As you age, you may encounter health issues that were not present in your younger years. Like many people in North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond who are in your age group, various bodily changes begin to occur when someone…
Many people in North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond are at risk for serious illness but are not aware of it. In the workplace, your employer is obligated to provide information, proper training and available equipment to keep you and…
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