Esophageal cancer is a deadly disease, but early detection and a healthy lifestyle can help improve outcomes. (text)

The incidence of high blood pressure is increasing in the U.S. and could lead to more heart disease and strokes in Americans in the coming years. (text)

Head and Neck Cancer - Approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck each year. (text)

Child Abuse Prevention - Child abuse is not only traumatic to the child, but can cause life-long problems for the abused and the family. (text)

Minority Health - Black Americans often have more health care problems than do other ethnic groups.  (text)

Infertility affects about every tenth couple in the U.S., but recent medical advances make it possible for most couples willing to undergo a variety of treatments to have a baby. (text)

Diabetes Test - Diabetes is a serious disease that strikes nearly 26 million children and adults in the U.S., and a quarter of them do not even know that they have it. (text)

Match - Senior medical students graduating from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine have again matched with competitive residency training programs for the next stage of their training. (text)

Alcoholic Liver Disease - Excessive consumption of alcohol over a long period of time can result in serious liver disease. (text)

Chronic sleep problems affect many people. It impacts their careers, their safety and their health. (text)

Sinusitis is a common condition in which the spaces in the bones surrounding the eyes and nose are inflamed, causing pain and difficulty breathing. (text)

Kids' Ear Infections - Chronic middle ear infection is a very common medical condition affecting young children. (text)

Women’s Heart Health - Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in women of all ages, with about a half-million women dying each year in the US. (text)

Cancer Screenings - Deaths from the major types of cancer have declined in recent years, primarily because of earlier detection. (text)

Thyroid disease is a fact of life for 20 million Americans and more than half of those people remain undiagnosed. (text)

If you are feeling blue, gaining weight and waking up tired this winter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. (text)

Winter Skin Care - Cold winter weather can cause a person’s skin to become dry, but taking some precautions can make a difference. (text)

Weight Loss Resolution - Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions for many Americans who might have indulged in too much holiday food. (text)

Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions - January is the time for making New Year’s resolutions, but some people struggle to be successful with them. (text)