20 Percent of Americans who will develop some form of skin cancer by the time they’re 65. 50 Percent of melanomas, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, that are self-detected. 75 Percent increase in having melanoma if you use an indoor tanning bed before age 35. 30 Million Number of Americans who use indoor …
Each year, at least 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis, a serious medical condition which occurs when the body has an extreme response to an infection. Without quick treatment, sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and even death. Anyone with an infection can get sepsis, but people are more susceptible if they are 65 …
Norah O’Donnell’s story proves the point. Regular preventive exams and checkups can not only identify health issues before you know something is wrong, they can also save your life. Unfortunately, because of COVID-19, many people have postponed their routine medical appointments. During the first months of the pandemic, for example, breast cancer screenings were down …
If you think you’re too busy to see your doctor, be sure to read Norah O’Donnell story on page 2. She was too busy to see her dermatologist for an annual skin checkup. When she finally did, she was diagnosed with melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. If she had waited a few more …
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, accounting for nearly half of all cancers in the United States. The most serious type of skin cancer is melanoma, the kind Norah O’Donnell was diagnosed with. It accounts for more than 75 percent of the skin-cancer deaths that occur each year. With skin cancer being …
It was Benjamin Franklin who coined the now famous saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Today, thanks to modern medical technology, we could also say that an ounce of prevention can save your life. Just ask Norah O’Donnell, whose compelling story demonstrates the life-saving importance of early detection. An early …
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Norah O’Donnell shares how her health priorities changed after being diagnosed with melanoma. As the anchor of The CBS Evening News, Norah O’Donnell is the #1 most-watched woman on TV news in America. With her two-year anniversary as the CBS anchor coming up in July, Norah is taking advantage of her high-profile position to get …
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