Dr. Pamela Tuli is a hematologist-oncologist practicing with The Medical Oncology Group - Memorial Physician Clinics. She can be contacted at (228)-575-1234.
Muscle mass and strength decline naturally as we age. This loss affects our overall health, longevity and quality of life. Maintaining muscle mass improves balance, helps prevent falls, regulates blood sugar, boosts metabolism and is associated with decreased mortality from all causes, including cardiovascular disease and cancer. The process of muscle mass loss starts earlier […]
E-cigarettes, also known as vapes, are often thought to be a safer alternative to cigarettes. E-cigarettes heat up a liquid that contains nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals into a breathable aerosol or “vape” that you inhale and is delivered to your lungs. We still have much to learn about the health consequences of vaping, but […]
Breast cancer is all too common; on average, one in eight women will develop the disease in her lifetime. Some factors that may increase someone’s breast cancer risk, such as genetics, being female or getting older, are beyond our control. However, we do have influence over some factors. If you want to lower your risk, […]
Sickle cell disease is a debilitating, progressive and life-shortening disease. Treatments can decrease pain and prolong survival, but even so, the disease is often devastating. Until recently, the only potential curative option was a bone marrow transplant, which requires a donor, carries significant risk and only is an option for a fraction of patients. However, […]
Not smoking is the biggest thing you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk, but did you know that up to one in five people diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers? In fact, the percentage of lung cancer in non-smokers is increasing. In the U.S., between 1990 and 1995, 8 percent of lung cancer […]
In January, the American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage, as it experienced the lowest number of people donating blood in the last 20 years. Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood, and there unfortunately is no substitute for human blood products. About 38% of U.S. adults are eligible to give […]
Genetic testing has many clinical uses. With regard to cancer, it looks for certain changes (mutations) in a person’s genes that might increase his or her risk of developing certain cancers. Genetic testing can be offered to individuals with a strong family history or personal history of cancer. If a genetic mutation is found, this […]
October has us all thinking pink, but did you know that October is also Liver Cancer Awareness Month? Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular cancer or HCC, is relatively rare in the United States, but the incidence is on the rise, largely due to hepatitis C. However, by knowing and modifying the risk factors, you […]
The pineal gland in our brain produces melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate our circadian rhythm. It peaks at nighttime and is inhibited by the light of day. With darkness comes increasing levels of melatonin, bringing on lethargy, calm and sleep. Studies have shown connections between the disruption of the circadian rhythm and increased risk […]
We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to functioning and feeling our best, but there is so much more that our brains and bodies undergo during sleep that is essential for good health. Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Inadequate sleep is associated with many chronic diseases, inflammation […]
