Graves’ disease, named after Robert Graves, an Irish physician discovering the condition about 150 years ago, has the distinction of being the most common form of hyperthyroidism. This disease runs in families and is 7-8 times more common in women than men.
Read MoreHere are six evidence-based steps to take reducing the risk of colorectal cancer:
Read MoreBack pain is one of the most common and agonizing conditions found among Americans. Approximately 8 out of every 10 Americans will have back problems at some point in their lives.
Read MoreTalking about bowel movements may not be discussed much in polite conversations but nonetheless, taking a quick peek before you flush can reveal clues about your health.
Read MoreThere are two type of polyps– One is a called a pedunculated polyp meaning it hangs down from a stalk. The second type of polyp is called sessile and is flat growing directly out of the tissue around it.
Read MoreA U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee voted last week to recommend, for a second time, FluMist, a nasal spray version of the influenza vaccine for use during the 2018-2019 flu season.
Read MoreMaking lifestyle changes can be challenging but necessary. It does not require a major overhaul of your life in order to make a significant impact on reaching healthier blood pressure numbers. Here are 5 steps for actions you can take getting your blood pressure back in a normal range:
Read MoreAnyone who is experiencing blind spots in their field of vision may have a condition called glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition resulting in progressive damage to the optic nerve due to high pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure).
Read MoreYour diet and food choices can be a major player in helping reduce and relive IBS symptoms. Here are 12 strategies that may help to minimize symptoms:
Read MoreEven though surgery can have good results, with any surgery there is always a certain level of risks - anesthesia complications, bleeding, blood clots, infections, delayed healing, severe scarring or injury from the surgery.
Read MoreA chronic condition impacting 3 to 5 million Americans is called lymphedema. This painful and uncomfortable swelling of the arms and fingers, which can also be present in the legs and feet, occurs after patients lymph nodes are removed as a necessary part of surgery. I
Read MoreSilent heart attacks, also known as silent myocardial infaction (SMI), account for almost half (45%) of heart attacks according to research from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study.
Read MoreYou are the one living in your body so you know it best – or do you? Next time you visit your health care provider, be sure to ask for your critical health numbers to be screened and to develop a plan to manage them.
Read Morehere are however, many misconceptions about heart disease and how it affects our health. Here are eight commonly held beliefs that it’s time to clear up the confusion over them:
Read MoreA condition called neurogenic bladder affects millions of Americans. Neurogenic bladder is when a person lacks bladder control due to brain, spinal cord or nerve problem.
Read MoreHere are signs signaling when being down in the dumps as crossed over into full-blown depression. If you have had a least four of these symptoms for the past two weeks or more, seeking medical help is needed as soon as possible:
Read MoreExperiencing pain from time to time is not unusual. A sore back or achy knees are part of what most of us accept the older we get. Generally, pain signifies a pulled muscle, overworked joints, or having taken a tumble bruising ourselves up a bit.
Read MoreThe phrase “feeling comfortable in your own skin” is usually used figuratively to describe a level of self-confidence.
Read MoreHaving this condition places us at an increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease as it slowly but surely progresses over the years.
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