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Do Energy Drinks Really Provide Energy Boost?

Energy drinks promise to provide us with quick energy boosts, sharpen alertness and improve performance and stamina. But do they really live up to all of their promises? Birgit Khandalavala, MD, obesity medicine specialist at The Nebraska Medical Center, offers caution when consuming energy drinks. Read more.


 

9 Things You Need to Know About Indoor Tanning Beds

Before you hit the tanning beds to get a jump start on your summer tan, know the facts. According to Alissa Marr, MD, medical oncologist at The Nebraska Medical Center, there is no safe amount of exposure to indoor tanning beds. Watch video.


 

The Myths and Realities of Colonoscopy

A lot of people fret about colonoscopy. The truth is, it’s probably not nearly as bad as you think it’s going to be. Grant Hutchins, MD, gastroenterologist at The Nebraska Medical Center, provides a candid discussion on what you can expect from a colonoscopy and debunks some of the common misconceptions. Read blog.


"If you use an indoor tanning bed before the age of 35, it increases your lifetime risk of developing melanoma by 75 percent."

Alissa Marr, MD, medical oncologist

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Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening

Approximately 50,000 Americans will develop oral, head and neck cancer this year. Use one of these free opportunities to meet with a physician, identify your risk factors and obtain information on preventative measures. Appointments are limited.
 

Please call 402-354-5850 to make an appointment at one of these two convenient locations:

Tuesday, April 22, 3 - 6 p.m., at The Nebraska Medical Center or Thursday, April 24, 4 - 6 p.m., at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center.


 
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