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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden recently had Mohs surgery to remove a skin lesion above her right eye. Mohs surgery is performed about 850,000 times a year in the U.S. The precise care surgeons can deliver...

This article was written by J. Corey Williams, MD. Dr. Williams and co-authors Ashley Andreou, MPH, Tricia Lemelle, MD, MBA, Erica E. Coates, PhD, and Jeff Q. Bostic, MD, EdD, offered context and tie...

Proton therapy is a modern cancer treatment using advanced technology to more safely and effectively destroy tumors benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors. Also called proton beam therapy, this cance...

This article was written by Emily Aron, MD. Our research commentary recommends ways to increase physician capacity, access to telehealth, resources for underserved communities, and more to help suppo...

Modern medicine has led to effective cholesterol medications that, along with exercise and a healthy diet, can significantly decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks. Among the most powerful of ...

Bariatric surgery can be a safe and effective way for eligible patients to lose life-changing weight and reclaim their health. Weight loss surgery involves making the stomach smaller, which reduces h...