Colorectal Cancer
Why a Second Opinion Can Be Critically Important for Cancer Care
At age 60, Jesse Lee Hampton, Jr., was enjoying his hobbies of tennis, fishing and boating. But he knew something was up when he began losing an unusual amount of weight and had stomach...
Emory In The News
Emory in the News: Aging Heart Health, COVID-19 Immunity, Weight Management and More
Emory Healthcare and Emory University physicians, researchers and experts often discuss current medical issues in the news. Here are some recent health news stories featuring our experts.
COVID-19: The Vaccine or Natural Immunity?
A recent study...
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Experience Brought Young Couple Closer Together
Former Atlanta TV news reporter Melissa Stern first felt a lump in her right breast around August 2019. Family members all confirmed that it was something she should have checked out, so she made...
Liver
Terri’s More Than 30-Year-Old Transplanted Liver Gave Her a Chance to Grow Up
When Terri Lynne Willis visited her doctor Samir Parekh, MD, in the summer of 2021, her liver had recently turned 30 years old.
“I asked him, ‘Do you know anyone that was 40 years out?’”...
Women's Health
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Symptoms and How It Can Affect Fertility
For some women, an irregular period is the first sign to talk to a doctor.
“Women should consider their menstrual cycles an important signal from their bodies. If they are irregular, consider visiting with a...
Preventive Care
Diabetes: Not Just a Medical Condition, a Lifestyle
A diabetes diagnosis can affect every decision you make – from what to wear and eat, to your health regimen and how you take care of yourself. Many often misunderstand or are unaware of...
Heart Health
The Mediterranean Diet: A Heart-Healthy Way to Eat
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have cardiovascular disease, making it one of society’s most prevalent health conditions. Fortunately, people can prevent cardiovascular disease in many ways. What is the easiest way...
Preventive Care
Our Primary Care Providers Help Keep You Well with Preventive Medicine
Ask anyone about the role of a health care provider, and chances are they’ll immediately mention caring for people when they’re ill or injured. Of course, that’s a big part of their job. But...
