News & Breakthroughs at Siteman
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Health & Wellness
For Your Health: HPV vaccine prevents cancer
You’ve likely heard of the HPV vaccine, but what you may be surprised to hear is that it is one of the most important advances in the field of cancer in the last 20 years. And while it may not be on the list of required vaccines at your child’s school, it is still very […]
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For Your Health: Don’t sugarcoat the health risks of sugary drinks
We have a love affair with sugary drinks in the U.S. And it may, quite literally, be killing us. About 25,000 deaths each year are linked to drinking beverages like full-sugar sodas, sports drinks and energy drinks. It’s a startling number, especially for something so common that we often don’t give it a second thought. […]
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For Your Health: Lung cancer screening can save lives
Among scary diseases, lung cancer can be one of the scariest. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the nation, including in Missouri and Illinois. And for smokers and many ex-smokers who are at increased risk of lung cancer, it can feel especially scary. But there is some good news for those at […]
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For Your Health: Take a stand against too much sitting
A common refrain these days is that “sitting is the new smoking.” And while that’s a bit of an exaggeration, it’s a catchy phrase that does actually bear some weight. Sitting increases the risk of many serious conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, obesity and some cancers. It’s even been found to take years off of […]
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For Your Health: The blistering truth about teens and indoor tanning
Part of being a teenager is feeling a sense of youthful invincibility. The health concerns of middle age are just that – concerns of middle age – and are so far away that it’s hard for teens to even think about them, let alone want to take steps to avoid them. But more and more, […]
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Woman’s horse provides inspiration for her breast cancer journey
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For Your Health: Making friends with your bathroom scale
It can feel like a real victory when we discover those little tricks that make daily life a bit easier. Whether it’s a quicker way to finish chores or a simple dish that tastes like it took hours to make, it’s hard to beat the satisfaction of getting more done with less time and energy. […]
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For Your Health: Many unaware of key steps to lower cancer risk
For a long time, cancer has topped the list of many people’s health fears, surpassing stroke, heart disease and other conditions. While cancer is a frightening disease, knowing you can reduce your risk is welcome news. Decades of research show that half or more of cancers could be avoided with a healthy lifestyle and regular […]
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For Your Health: Simple touch-ups for your New Year
This is not your typical New Year’s resolution health-and-fitness column. Those often focus on big, sweeping changes, such as losing 40 pounds or training for a marathon. Here, instead, we’re heading in the opposite direction by focusing on smaller, easier-to-accomplish changes. Let’s call them, New Year’s touch-ups. While big New Year’s resolutions can be fantastic […]
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