Chris Flanagan

1 month ago | dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Colorectal cancer is rising rapidly among young adults, but doctors aren’t exactly sure why. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the third worldwide. In the U.S., more than 153,000 new cases and 53,000 deaths from the disease are expected this year. Doctors say more screenings should result in fewer deaths.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Chris Flanagan

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Colorectal cancer is rising rapidly among young adults, but doctors aren’t exactly sure why. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the third worldwide. In the U.S., more than 153,000 new cases and 53,000 deaths from the disease are expected this year. Doctors say more screenings should result in fewer deaths.

2 months ago | dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Ringing, buzzing and hissing in your ear — It can be a real pain in the neck. The condition, called tinnitus, can be crippling for some people. The condition affects more than 50 million Americans, according to the American Tinnitus Association. For many people living with tinnitus, it can disrupt sleep, concentration and can lead to depression and anxiety. “Tinnitus is typically a phantom sound in the ear but nobody else can hear it. It comes in different forms.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Chris Flanagan

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Ringing, buzzing and hissing in your ear — It can be a real pain in the neck. The condition, called tinnitus, can be crippling for some people. The condition affects more than 50 million Americans, according to the American Tinnitus Association. For many people living with tinnitus, it can disrupt sleep, concentration and can lead to depression and anxiety. “Tinnitus is typically a phantom sound in the ear but nobody else can hear it. It comes in different forms.

2 months ago | dcnewsnow.com | Chris Flanagan

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As we turn our clocks ahead one hour this weekend for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, the later sunsets may be good for the soul but not so good for our health. Dr. Richard Waldhorn, a pulmonologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital said the time change can have a significant impact on our bodies. “If you look at the statistics, there are health consequences in that week after the shift to daylight saving.