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If you frequently have the sudden urgent need to pee, you may have an overactive bladder. Learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of this urinary condition from Jennifer Linehan, MD, a urologist and associate professor of urologic oncology, along with other medical experts, by reading The Healthy article.

The Washington Football Team Coach, Ron Rivera was diagnosed with cancer and depending on the origin of the cancer, Rivera could have a number of treatment options. Learn about immunotherapy and other cancer treatments from Dr. Trevan Fischer, surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgical oncology, by reading the Washington Post article.

Can you get COVID-19 from secondhand smoke? Dr. Osita Onugha, MD, thoracic surgeon and assistant professor of thoracic surgical oncology at Saint John’s Cancer Institute, explains if you can contract the coronavirus through secondhand smoke in an article by Healthline.

Dermatologists agree that the safest way to get a tan is to not tan at all. However, if you don’t want to skip the sun, there are plenty of ways you can protect your skin while enjoying time outdoors. Learn how by reading the Insider article, medically reviewed by Dr. Trevan D. Fischer, MD, surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgical oncology at Saint John’s Cancer Institute.

Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Steven O’Day, Executive Director of the Saint John’s Cancer Institute and Cancer Clinic at Providence Saint John’s Health Center, about the promising new study out of Britain which has shown steroids can help the sickest COVID-19 patients. Learn about this treatment option and why it should be used appropriately, as it can be dangerous for patients with early-stage infections and milder symptoms.

Your kidneys play an essential role when it comes to keeping you healthy, however the signs of kidney problems are often so subtle that many people don’t realize there’s an issue with these vital organs until it’s too late. Learn 25 warning signs your kidneys send you, from Dr. Przemyslaw Twardowski, professor of medical oncology and urologic oncology and Dr. Jennifer Linehan, associate professor of urology and urologic oncology.

Did you know about 3% of U.S. adults have a medical condition called hyperhidrosis, where they sweat too much? Learn how to stop excessive sweating by reading the article by Insider, medically reviewed by Dr. Osita Onugha, MD, assistant professor of thoracic surgery at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute.

Dermatologists weigh in on the FDA study that found alarming levels of chemicals from sunscreen in the human bloodstream. Learn more by reading the Insider article, which was medically reviewed by Dr. Trevan Fischer, MD, surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgical oncology at JWCI at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

Sunscreen should last up until the expiration date on the bottle or, if there is none, up to three years after the date of purchase. Learn why you should never use expired sunscreen by reading the article by MSN Lifestyle. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Trevan Fischer, MD, surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgical oncology at JWCI at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.

Facial sunscreens are specifically formulated to look nice on the skin and prevent sun damage just as well as body sunscreens. Learn what to look for in facial sunscreen if you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin by reading the article by Insider. This article was medically reviewed by Dr. Trevan Fischer, MD, surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgical oncology at JWCI at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.