October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast Cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women. About 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. The MemorialCare Breast Center at Long Beach Memorial urges women to know

Richard Reitherman, PhD, MD discusses three breast screening methods for earlier and more precise detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. In addition, he describes the dense breast law, as well as when genetic counseling is recommended. Some questions h

Neurologist, Mindy Bixby, DO, discusses the early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, commonly referred to as non-motor symptoms. Dr. Bixby explains how to identify and differentiate these symptoms from other disorders and when it's time to visit y

While Saddleback Memorial plans for perfect deliveries and healthy babies, it has an on-site level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and an expert team dedicated to caring for medically fragile infants who require special attention. This special uni

It has been reported that 23.6 million people or 7.8% of the population in the U.S. have diabetes. Type 2 is the most common and there are certain risk factors you should be aware of. Some of those risk factors we can control. Some we can not. However, th

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and a time to celebrate the lives of children battling childhood cancer. It also is a time to raise awareness about the immense impact of this disease. Each year in the U.S. there are approximately 13

Infertility is the impaired ability to become pregnant or carry a baby to term. Approximately 1 in 5 couples have trouble conceiving a child. Both men and women and be infertile, so what are the fertility evaluation and treatment options for men and women

New advances and developments in technology offer faster recovery, improved outcomes and better quality of life for individuals undergoing joint replacement surgery. Younger people can continue their active lifestyles without pain. Orthopedic Surgeon at t

Vaccines have contributed to a significant reduction in many childhood diseases, such as diphtheria, measles, and whooping cough. Other diseases, such as polio and smallpox, have been eliminated in the United States due to effective vaccines. It is now ra

More than 38 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the United States each year. Although sports participation provides numerous physical and social benefits, it also has a downside: the risk of sports-related injuries. In fac