Episodes

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited disorder that leads to aggressive and premature cardiovascular disease, includes problems like heart attacks, strokes, and even narrowing of heart valves. About 90 percent of patients remain undiagnosed. Today, learn the signs and symptoms on Access Health.

Today on Access Health, we're talking about an innovative solution for managing pain associated with oral mucositis, stress free mattress shopping, and minimally invasive surgery.

With a proper screening, cervical cancer is entirely preventable! Since the advent of the pap test in the 1940s, cervical cancer deaths have declined up to 2 percent each year. Now, on average, there are approximately 12,000 cases annually. Stay tuned to learn more!

It’s that time of year again–we’ve made resolutions to eat healthier, get fit, and take better care of ourselves. According to Forbes magazine, 25 percent of Americans have trouble reaching their goals. That's why it's important to set ourselves up for success with simple solutions. First up: Conquering sleep. While we would all love to get more rest, many nights we fall short of the necessary seven or eight hours needed to thrive. Joining us on Access Health is the Sleep Ambassador, Nancy Rothstein, who shares her secrets to better rest. Also, this episode covers everything you need to know about choosing the right supplement and the importance of getting a PAP test.

According to the National Health Council, 45 percent of people in the United States have at least one chronic disease, which accounts for seven out of every 10 deaths. Thanks to advancements in the medical field, many of these diseases are being addressed with new technologies. Tune in to find out more.

The growing field of genetics has made remarkable advances, including identifying genetic changes which increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and several types of cancer. With hundreds of genetic tests on the market, Ambry Genetics, a leader in the genetic testing arena, is bringing us the latest information. Join us on Access Health as we examine why awareness, risk assessment and genetic testing are so important.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. With a survival rate at about 17 percent, the diagnosis can be devastating. Host Ereka Vetrini joins Dr. Laura Finedeiss to learn more about HCC, including those at risk, early detection, and innovative treatments.

Back to school time is hectic for all parents! But it's important to start the year off right by taking care of yourself. After all, a worn out mom needs to remember to focus on herself. First, it's time to address that constant shoulder pain. Next on your back to school list is oral hygiene. Do you have dry mouth? OraPharma NeutraSal is a mouthwash that will help eliminate your chronic dry mouth. We close with a back to school tip every parent needs to know if they have a child with a food allergy. Sit back and enjoy our tips to make this season easier on you and your kids.

One of the greatest medical challenges in oncology care is treating a cancer whose origin is unknown or uncertain after an initial diagnostic work-up. In the oncology world, the most difficult cancers to diagnose are known as cancer of unknown primary (or CUP for short). Cancer patients diagnosed with CUP often have delays in treatment, suboptimal treatment options, and poor prognoses.