The two smartest things you can do to help prevent cervical cancer are to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and to get the right test at the right time. Cervical cancer rates have dropped dramatically in the US over the past few decades. T...

There are many ways that cancer is unpredictable. But here’s one thing experts know for sure: Some behaviors seem to be tied to a lower cancer risk. And making these behaviors a regular part of your life could help protect your health. “Adopting or maint...

While vaping has become a popular alternative to traditional smoking, e-cigarettes are far from a safe alternative to regular cigarettes. Fox Chase pulmonologist Sheela Ahmed, MD has the answers for some common questions about vaping—including whether it...

Updated: July 8, 2021 Many of us like to drink alcohol. We celebrate with it, unwind with it, and enjoy it with meals. We may even sip some wine to help protect our heart. It’s possible that moderate alcohol consumption may have some health benefits. ...

You may have heard that chronic inflammation is tied to the development of some serious diseases, including cancer. But how exactly are the two related, and is there anything you can do to keep chronic inflammation levels low? First, the basics Inflam...

Updated May 25, 2023 If you’re a woman with ovaries, chances are you’ve had an ovarian cyst at some point in your life—they’re very common. It’s possible that you never even knew it. Most of the time they’re harmless, don’t cause symptoms, and go away on...