preventive-health

A new study offers a surprising idea that could change how we prevent and manage certain cancers of the mouth and throat. Instead of complex hospital treatments, researchers are exploring something much simpler: chewing gum. This research, led by scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, suggests that specially designed chewing gum […] The post This chewing gum may h…

Instructor Department of Medicine – Cardiovascular Medicine; Department of Pediatrics – Cardiology https://profiles.stanford.edu/shoa Dr. Clarke is a preventive cardiologist and an instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics. He earned his undergraduate degree in human biology from the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University be…

Heart Healthy Living and Preventive Cardiology Heart healthy living and preventive cardiology is a subspecialty that focuses on lowering a patient’s risk of developing heart disease, avoiding a heart attack or stroke, and preventing further issues in those who have already been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. The highly trained and experienced physicians at Advanced Heart and Vascular Inst…

Healthcare is sometimes perceived as only taking a responsive action to treat an illness, disease, or injury. While treatment is a major part of medicine, there are also physicians who place a focus on helping prevent illness and disease. Preventive medicine is when these physicians work together for both treatment and prevention. There are many […] The post What Is Preventive Medicine? A Look at…