Cancer, Head and Neck Tumors, Prevention and Wellness

Does HPV cause throat cancer?

You’ve likely heard of human papillomavirus (HPV) and may know that it can cause warts on the skin, genitals and mouth. Some variations of HPV cause cancers of the cervix,…

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Cancer, Lung Cancer, Prevention and Wellness

Smoking causes cancer, no matter how many years you’ve been doing it

How many years of smoking causes cancer? Smoking causes cancer, no matter how many years you’ve been smoking, and your risk for developing cancer can increase each time you light…

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Cancer, Gastroenterology, Prevention and Wellness

Colon cancer: Should you be screened?

Colorectal cancer is the fourth-leading cancer killer of adults in the U.S. It also is one of the most preventable cancers and very treatable when caught early. By understanding when…

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Health Equity, Heart, Prevention and Wellness

Norton Healthcare to support lifestyle education and heart health in partnership with Bates Community Development Corp.

Russell F. Cox, president and CEO, Norton Healthcare, announced a grant to Bates Community Development Corp. (CDC) as part of a commitment to help improve the health of residents in…

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Heart, Prevention and Wellness

Want to lower your blood pressure without medicine?

Your blood pressure reading plays a major role in measuring your health. It’s often called the “silent killer” because there are no warning signs or symptoms — aside from a…

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Foundation, Prevention and Wellness, Splash N Dash

Ivy-jai and her family exercise at home for good health

Ivy-jai is an energetic 2-year-old who loves the camera and exercises every day, so it’s only natural her mother would enter a video of the girl in Norton Healthcare’s Every…

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Cancer, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Prevention and Wellness

Cómo facilitar la preparación de la colonoscopia

This story is also available in English La preparación para una colonoscopia no es nada de lo que haya que temer. Considere que se trata de una buena limpieza sin…

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Endocrinology, NCMA, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

How changing your diet can help reverse prediabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, it means the amount of glucose in your blood is higher than normal. You also may be at risk for serious health issues, such…

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eCare, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

How long does norovirus live on surfaces?

You may know noroviruses by their hallmark symptoms — vomiting and diarrhea. Also known as gastroenteritis or winter stomach bug, norovirus is sometimes mistaken for food poisoning. Symptoms tend to…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Easy fish tacos recipe

Be ready to impress with this delicious, easy recipe. Want to make it even easier? Buy pre-seasoned or battered frozen fish and just heat in the oven or air fryer. …

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Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Equity inclusion belonging, Gynecology, Prevention and Wellness

Lesbians and bisexuals are at risk of HPV and delayed treatment for cervical cancer

Lesbians can get human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to cancer, and may be at higher risk because of historical health care barriers that may have caused reluctance to get…

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Heart, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

What is a healthy blood pressure for women?

Healthy blood pressure for women and men is generally a systolic number under 120 and a diastolic number under 80. High blood pressure (also called HBP or hypertension) is when…

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