September is National Cholesterol Education Month, and it's a great time to raise awareness about a little known but very common condition called familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
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Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is a growing global health problem. It is seen in all populations and its prevalence is rising. About five million Americans currently have this devastating disease, and the number is expected to increase to more than 13 million by 2050. It's also a terrifying prospect for any person who has ever watched a loved one suffer from the disease, or who fears that every lapse in memory is sign of Alzheimer's.
Thyroid cancer is a common and mostly treatable disease, though there are some aggressive forms of thyroid cancer that do not respond to treatment. About 63,000 Americans will be diagnosed with thyroid cancer and nearly 2,000 people will die of the disease in 2014, according to the American Cancer Society.
The sudden loss of a loved one – a child, parent, sibling – is a devastating event and leaves survivors not only shocked and grieving, but wanting answers. Below are some frequently asked questions about this difficult situation.
Genetic testing for cancer has gotten a lot of media attention over the past few years, in part thanks to celebrities like Angelina Jolie and the Kardashians, who have publicly shared their experiences. If hearing about the genetic testing process has gotten you interested in the topic, it’s important to remember that a genetic counselor should be involved.