Halloween can be a fun night for the whole family. With more children walking outside after dark and plenty of excitement in the air, a few simple precautions can help keep the evening safe.
Monthly Archives: October 2026
Osteoporosis Awareness: Why Getting a Bone Density Scan Matters
One in two women and one in four men over age 50 will break a bone because of osteoporosis. Yet many people don’t know they have the disease until after a fracture happens.
At Age 7, Gia Is Finally Ready to Just Be a Kid Again
Three years ago, Gia was a happy, healthy 4-year-old just starting preschool. She was an animal lover who adored cats and, like most kids her age, was focused on playing and having fun. Her family had no reason to think that was about to change.
The Many Hands Behind Breast Cancer Care
A patient with breast cancer may never know the name of the pathologist who studied her biopsy. She may never meet the radiologist who first noticed something unusual on her mammogram.
Beyond Mammograms: What Dense Breast Tissue Means for Your Screening Plan
The phrase “dense breast tissue” can be confusing. Is it normal? Is it something to worry about? About half of women over 40 have dense breasts. Many people wonder what that means for their health and their next mammogram.
Flu, COVID and RSV: Which Fall Vaccines Do You Need?
Medically reviewed by Michael Schaff, PharmD, MBA, and Nicholas Feola, PharmD, BCIDPFall means back to school, new routines and cooler weather. It also means the start of the respiratory virus season. Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are the three most common culprits, spreading largely between October and March. A few key vaccines canContinue reading “Flu, COVID and RSV: Which Fall Vaccines Do You Need?”