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One second. That's how quickly the average heart beats. It's also how fast life can change. Hilo resident Wendy knows this firsthand. When her heart stopped unexpectedly, the Hawaii Pacific Health Heart Centers team was ready to provide the lifesaving care she needed.
The rate of colorectal cancer in Hawaii is higher than the national average, and that has experts concerned. A gastroenterologist discusses risk factors, the importance of screenings and more.
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common form of cancer in the U.S. but is preventable with proper screening.
Leave embarrassment at the door and speak with your PCP immediately if you experience any of these symptoms.
The first step to finding a solution to incontinence issues is talking about it.
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but seeing your primary care physician at least once a year can help manage your overall health.
Recommendations changed in response to growing rates of the disease in patients younger than 50.
A pediatric infectious disease specialist at Kapiolani Medical Center answers timely questions about the flu and offers tips to help families stay well this season.
Learn how to ID common causes for food poisoning, plus ways to keep your gut (and health) in check.
Most people have experienced numbness or a "pins and needles" feeling that signals a limb has "fallen asleep." But when it won't go away, you may need to talk with your doctor about possible nerve injury.
Essential foot care tips to reduce your risk of developing injury or infection.
How the dynamic duo of vitamin D and calcium can help reduce your risk of fractures caused by osteoporosis.
Protein is an essential macronutrient that helps keep the body working. But how do you know if you're getting enough protein, or if a protein supplement is actually a healthy choice?