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When the SpaceX mission returns to earth in April, there will be 80 mice onboard who have spent a month living at the International Space Station. The rodents represent the first investigational ophth

The shoulder’s unique ball-and-socket joint offers the greatest range of motion in the entire human body. Preserving as much function and longevity as possible is the holy grail of shoulder replacemen

The stinging, burning or scratchiness of dry eyes is the most common reason Americans visit an ophthalmologist. This condition is more frequent among those over 50, and causes can range from medicati

Improving your health by changing what you eat doesn’t require a dramatic overhaul. It can happen a step at a time, by adding a new nutrient-rich ingredient to a favorite dish, incorporating a new rec

From ultra-fit 20-somethings to baby boomers taking their first step toward better health, this approach to eating is accumulating research outcomes that go considerably beyond boosted metabolism and

When the 30-year-old first began noticing problems with his vision several months earlier, he had thought it might be related to getting older. But as he failed each successive vision test—able to ide

Jaundice was the first symptom of what a CT scan would confirm was pancreatic cancer. A small tumor blocked one of Sharon Stefan’s bile ducts, causing the telltale symptom that, for many, doesn’t appe

U.S. News & World Report recognizes quality, specialty care.

The sudden, overwhelming need to find a bathroom. Frequent nighttime trips to the toilet. Difficulty urinating, including starting and stopping. It’s a list of symptoms men with an enlarged prostate—c

Providence St. Jude was the first hospital in Orange County to offer PET/CT technology, allowing our physicians to precisely overlay the metabolic and cellular information offered by a PET scan with t

“The nice thing about hiking is that it works for nearly everyone, from agentle walk on a flat path to mountain climbing,” says James Benoit, MD. Regardless of age or ability, you can find a hike tha

PLUVICTO operates like a homing missile that looks specifically for PSMA+ antibodies.

As Americans’ waistlines continue to expand, an unnoticed health crisis is emerging. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, once rare in the U.S., now affects one in three, and according to Hyder Jamal, MD

We’re national leaders in keeping moms and babies safe, which is why we continue to earn the country’s top honors for quality: from being recognized as a Best Hospital for Maternity