“I don’t remember much, honestly,” Del Santo recalls. “One minute I was playing, and the next, I woke up in the hospital.”
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Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth
When 29-year-old Tania Zuniga learned she needed brain surgery for the second time in two years, she expected another long hospital stay. Instead, she was home just hours after her procedure, thanks to an innovative treatment approach being explored at WMCHealth.Zuniga was first diagnosed with a benign meningioma in 2023, following surgery to remove aContinue reading “Same-Day Brain Tumor Surgery: A New Era in Neurosurgical Care at WMCHealth”
Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge
Medically Reviewed by Edmond Ritter, MDIn recent years, breast reductions among women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) have been gaining popularity. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reported a 54 percent increase in breast reduction procedures from 2019 to 2022 and a 7 percent increase in 2023 alone.While getting a breast reductionContinue reading “Pain Relief, Confidence Fuel Breast Reduction Surge”
After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe
Lorenzo Beronilla is an actor and former tennis player who gained recognition as a food influencer. His initial fame came as a regular on the widely popular, Epicurious YouTube “Four Levels of…” series, which has tens of millions of views. Lorenzo later competed – and won – an episode Bravo TV’s Top Chef Amateurs series. Healthy and fitContinue reading “After a Heart Transplant This TV Chef Has a New Life Recipe”
Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know
Medically reviewed by Amala Chirumamilla, MDHeart attacks aren’t discriminatory — they can affect anyone, regardless of gender. However, the signs of a heart attack in women can sometimes differ from the classic symptoms often portrayed in the media. Understanding these signs is crucial for timely intervention and potentially life-saving actions.What to Look ForLearn to RecognizeContinue reading “Women Can Have Heart Attacks, Too: Signs You Should Know”
Rethinking That Drink: New Cancer Warnings About Alcohol
Alcohol is now recognized as the third leading preventable cause of cancer in America, behind tobacco and obesity.
Can You Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Nearly 7 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior.
WMCHealth Surgeons Offer Same Procedure that Helped NFL Star
When NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss shared his cancer diagnosis, he also brought attention to one of medicine’s most complex surgeries: the Whipple procedure.
Food Recalls: More Common or Just More Visible?
As fresh cucumbers join the growing list of recalled foods this season—with 68 people sickened across 19 states—many people are wondering about foodborne illness risks. From contaminated carrots to tainted deli meats, food safety alerts seem increasingly common.The Truth Behind the Trends“The headlines can be alarming,” says Marina Keller, MD, infectious disease specialist at WMCHealth, “but they’re actuallyContinue reading “Food Recalls: More Common or Just More Visible?”
After the Fall: One Patient’s Path to Recovery Following Successful Hip Surgery
“I couldn’t even use my right leg to brake the car,” recalls Stephen Diamond, describing the moment he realized his fall outside a restaurant one rainy March evening was more serious than he initially thought. The 66-year-old elder law attorney had tripped over a bench, but his stubborn streak kicked in first.“Being stubborn, I thoughtContinue reading “After the Fall: One Patient’s Path to Recovery Following Successful Hip Surgery”