Multiple myeloma is a bone marrow cancer in which plasma cells have become cancerous. Plasma cells, a type of white blood cell, are an essential part of the immune system. They make antibodies, a type of protein, that help fight infections.
Are you thinking about starting an exercise routine for the first time or want to reengage after a long hiatus? The sheer number of exercise options can be overwhelming, and leaping from thinking to action may be the biggest step.
We may not think about vitamin B12 often, but a vitamin B12 deficiency is noticeable and can be dangerous for our bodies. Read on to learn more about what vitamin B12 does for us and how to avoid becoming vitamin B12 deficient.
Drug company Moderna recently announced that its experimental cancer vaccine – based on the messenger RNA (mRNA) technology used in some COVID-19 vaccines – has been shown to work against melanoma.
If you have insulin resistance, you may be able to reduce or even reverse it by adopting healthy lifestyle habits such as regular exercise and a healthy diet.
More than one in 10 Americans have high cholesterol. Why is this important to know? High cholesterol is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, the number one killer of all Americans. As your total cholesterol rises, so does your risk for heart disease.
Avian influenza, or bird flu, has garnered more media attention this past year. Recent outbreaks in various parts of the world have caused concern, from wild birds in a Cuban zoo to the significant impact on poultry farms.
If you or your child develops a firm bump on the skin, it could be a wart. You may find it unsightly and hard to get rid of, but warts usually aren’t anything to worry about. Below, Sarah Lonowski, MD, Nebraska Medicine dermatologist, explains what causes warts and how to treat them.
