The American Society of Breast Surgeons released new guidelines recently stating that genetic testing should be made available to all patients with a personal history of breast cancer. This is an important…
Kathrine Switzer was the first woman to officially compete in the Boston Marathon in 1967. You may have seen her in an iconic photo where a man is trying to…
Michelle Julien, M.D., is everything you’d expect a surgeon to be — smart, articulate, caring and passionate about her work. She’s also friendly, warm, approachable and casual. And, she’s funny. …
If you’re eligible to receive a lung cancer screening using a low-dose computed tomography (CT) scan, you may have some anxiety about your results. Knowing what to expect from your…
Anyone who has ever tried to get comfortable in a waiting room chair at an urgent care office knows the inconvenience and discomfort of a long wait when you don’t…
Most Kentuckians are aware of the hazards of using illegal drugs and abusing prescriptions, but many don’t know that over-the-counter medications also can be dangerous. Of the nearly 50,000 calls…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 28, 2019) – Norton Women’s Health has opened a new office in Governor’s Square, offering obstetrics and gynecology services to Shelby County. The practice is the first…
It can feel like a scary world out there, with potential danger lurking around every corner. You may be diligent and on guard for hazards when you leave your home,…
How does a tumor form? A tumor forms when cells duplicate and grow into an abnormal mass of tissue. Benign tumors typically grow slowly and do no invade neighboring areas. …
Brisbane, Australia, and Louisville, Kentucky,might be more similar than you think. The residents of both cities love horses, have a river running along or through them and are places Jeff…
Eating nutritious food is an everyday goal — hopefully. It’s certainly a goal that has huge benefits for your health and your overall well-being. Nutrition is also an important factor…
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the achievements of women. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter, with a call to build a more gender-balanced world. Women thrive at…