Healthy Outlook

When the heart and lungs begin to fail, every second counts — and having the right support can mean the difference between life and death. Interventional cardiologist Robert Riley, MD, shares how ECMO, a form of life support, is giving critically ill patients more time and a second chance.

Actress Amanda Peet’s recent breast cancer diagnosis is a powerful reminder that dense breast tissue can make cancer harder to detect on a mammogram alone. Learn why breast density matters and what additional screening options can help catch cancer earlier.

If you grew up in the ’90s or earlier, chances are your parents reached for that familiar brown bottle the minute you scraped your knee. Family medicine provider Nancy Linscott, MD, shares the truth about hydrogen peroxide and kids’ cuts — and what those familiar bubbles are really telling you.