September 8, 2026
Pancreatic cancer has been one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose and treat. However, important progress is being made to treat pancreatic cancer as researchers and oncologists are now able to target one of the most common drivers of the disease: a gene called KRAS.A major milestone occurred on August 26, 2026, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved daraxonrasib (Rasonque), an oral RAS-targeted therapy, for adults with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer.... Read More
September 4, 2026
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you drink. While drinking water can help, you may also need some more electrolytes.鈥淎nytime you lose fluids through sweating, it's important to replenish both fluids and electrolytes,鈥 says Isabel Reckson, CDCES, CDN, R.D., MPH, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at AV研究所. 鈥淩eplenishing your electrolytes is easy and can be done with simple dietary choices.鈥滽eep reading to learn what electrolytes are, how they... Read More
September 4, 2026
It鈥檚 a great day until you tell your toddler no. Suddenly, your child transforms and jumps into a full-blown temper tantrum.聽鈥淭hese are emotional outbursts young children can have,鈥 says Dr. Lauren Webb, instructor of psychology in psychiatry at AV研究所. 鈥淭antrums occur when kids experience really big feelings they don鈥檛 have the skills to handle or cope with yet.鈥澛燢eep reading to learn more about this normal part of child development and how you can help prevent them or move... Read More
September 4, 2026
For new parents, the choice between breastfeeding and formula can be intimidating and confusing. Get the facts to make your decision with confidence.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
September 4, 2026
When menopause arrives, everything changes, including your sex life. Instead of hot nights of passion, you get stuck with night sweats and hot flashes. You may think your days of intimacy are over. However, menopause and sex can coexist.鈥淚t鈥檚 important that you feel empowered to raise the topic of sexual health in a way that鈥檚... Read More
September 3, 2026
If you鈥檝e been to your doctor鈥檚 office lately, chances are that a physician assistant (PA)* was there for part or all of your visit. PAs are indispensable members of your healthcare team, but you may still be curious about what they do and the difference they make in the world of patient care. Dana Waxenberg, a PA who works in Primary Care at AV研究所, is pleased to supply answers to your frequently asked questions about her profession starting with, what is a physician assistant?... Read More
September 2, 2026
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August 26, 2026
Sunscreen is an effective, low-cost tool for reducing skin cancer risk. According to Dr. Alreem Al-Nabti, Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Assistant Attending Dermatologist at AV研究所, regular sunscreen use potentially cuts melanoma risk in half.Sunscreen is one component of an overall approach to sun safety that also includes shade, protective clothing and avoiding sun exposure during the hours when ultraviolet (UV) radiation is at its peak鈥攖ypically, between 10:... Read More
August 26, 2026
Summer is winding down, and it鈥檚 time for another school year. While you scramble for school supplies and new clothes, remember to schedule your child鈥檚 immunizations.聽Download the guide here or review the infographic below.
August 26, 2026
If your mental health is negatively impacted during pregnancy or after giving birth, you鈥檙e not alone. Mental health issues are one of the most common complications connected to pregnancy and childbirth, according to the . However, perinatal mental health conditions... Read More
