Nov 16, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Studies are increasingly showing that what many once dismissed as “benign” fat in the liver may carry far more weight—literally and figuratively. According to a recent article by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the conditions known as Metabolic...
Oct 15, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Cardiovascular risk assessment is evolving — and one marker getting renewed attention is lipoprotein(a), also called Lp(a). Despite decades of research, misunderstanding remains common. A recent article from Healio highlights eight myths about Lp(a) that continue to...
Oct 15, 2025 | Health & Wellness
On June 1, 2026, Texas will usher in a landmark change for firefighter health and safety: under the recently passed Wade Cannon Act, cities and municipalities will be required to offer cancer screenings at no cost to firefighters beginning their sixth year of service....
Oct 13, 2025 | Health & Wellness
The hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) test has become one of the cornerstones of modern diabetes management. It provides a long-term picture of blood sugar control, averaging glucose levels over a two- to three-month period. Unlike a single glucose test, which reflects one...
Oct 13, 2025 | Health & Wellness
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, often progressing silently and without warning signs. One of the tools used to detect early heart disease is the coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, a non-invasive imaging test that...
Aug 14, 2025 | Health & Wellness
First responders perform vital work under extreme physical and psychological stress. While their bravery is well-recognized, these occupational demands carry a hidden risk: cardiovascular disease (CVD). Research shows that firefighters (FFs) and law enforcement...
