Catholic Health News & Stories

If you are being tested for cancer or are recently diagnosed with cancer, your doctor and care staff will use terms that may be unfamiliar. But you do not have to be overwhelmed. Here are common cancer terms to help you navigate.

Screening for cancer is an essential part of taking care of your health.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Exercise is an effective way to lower your blood pressure.

Safely enjoy the sun with these helpful tips.

A potentially serious medical condition, heat intolerance can cause long-lasting health problems if you ignore the warning signs.

A well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet and physical activity are key factors to help prevent cancer.

Hydration plays many essential roles in keeping your body healthy. One of the best ways to stay hydrated is drinking enough water.

Your cardiologist may recommend a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) if you have severe aortic stenosis.

A baby’s skin is more delicate and thinner than an adult’s and burns and irritates more easily.

Parents can take many steps to reduce their baby's risk of SIDS and other sleep-related causes of infant death.

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A newborn brings a range of emotions for a mom.

Drowning is a leading cause of death among children.

These tips can help you make sure that your bundle of joy is safe.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs. Learn more about the condition.

Nearly 80% of women will develop fibroids by the age of 50.

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Rehabilitation is vital to recovery.

Stroke is the fifth-highest cause of death in the United States every year. Up to 80% of all strokes are preventable.

Learn more about stroke support and how to find the help you need.

Dr. Laura Sheridan-Kelchner shares helpful information about preparing for and recovering from a cesarean section (C-section).

Dr. Katherine Freeman answers commonly asked questions about IBS.

IBS is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can be managed with lifestyle changes.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

These tips can help ensure you are taking your medication safely as well as safely storing and disposing.

Helpful tips to enjoy your Easter meal.

Learn how to prevent caregiver burnout from negatively affecting your life and your health. 

Talk to your gastroenterologist about when you should get screened for a colonoscopy.

You should always feel free to call your pediatrician’s office even if it’s for minor things like sleep problems, a cold or parenting advice.

Children are the most common victims of dog bites and are the most likely to be severely injured.

An upper endoscopy is performed by a gastroenterologist to examine your upper digestive system.

The stomach flu, common in children, is highly contagious and can quickly cause your household to feel under the weather.

One of the most significant ways that stress can harm your health is an increased risk for heart disease. 

Your primary care physician can recommend you to a cardiologist who will help diagnose and treat your heart flutter.

Heart attack symptoms can vary by person.

Cardiac imaging allows both a PCP and a cardiologist to accurately diagnose and prescribe treatment.

St. Francis Heart Center cardiologists are recognized leaders in all types of heart surgery.

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The advantages of robotic-assisted surgery for patients with kidney tumors.

Outdoor cold-weather activities are a great way to stay active when done safely.

Dr. Yi-Chun Lee answers commonly asked questions about cervical cancer.

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Genetic counseling is an important step in discovering your risk for cancer. 

Recipe courtesy of St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center®

Long Island has a wide range of winter activities guaranteed to get you up and moving.

Dr. Sean Levchuck, St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center® Chair of Pediatric Cardiology, shares the importance of scheduling a cardiac screening.

Wearing a fitness tracker can be an effective motivator that helps you monitor and increase your physical activity levels.

Vertigo, or the feeling that your environment is spinning even when you’re not moving, is a symptom of another health condition.