Category: Conditions & Treatments
Tips to Optimize Breast Health
Does deodorant with aluminum cause breast cancer? Should you wear a bra at night? Learn these answers and more.
Tips for Traveling with Portable Oxygen
The oxygen tank that supports your lungs shouldn’t keep you from planning a trip to the Colorado mountains or flying down to sea level for a tropical vacation. In the past, taking these adventures while also toting your oxygen was more complicated, but innovations in technology during the past couple of decades have simplified traveling with portable oxygen. It just takes a little advance planning.
Is Your Home Office Making Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Worse?
Do you have numbness, pain or tingling in your hands or wrists? Your office may be to blame. Here are tips for correct ergonomics whether you work from home, a coffee shop or are back in the office.
Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?
When your child is sick or hurt, you want to do what is best for them. Sometimes they just need to see their pediatrician, sometimes they need more. Learn where to go for what conditions.
Should I Go to the ER, Urgent Care or Primary Care?
You can’t plan for an unexpected health problem or emergency, but when you or a loved one needs immediate care, do you know where to go?
Why is Respiratory Syncytial Virus Rising in Children?
While most RSV cases can be treated at home, young children can be vulnerable to severe illness. Learn the signs and symptoms so you know when it might be time to seek help.
Could I Have Fatty Liver Disease?
If you are overweight, bloated and fatigued, there’s a chance you could have fatty liver disease. This condition can take years off your life if not treated and can affect your quality of life. But there is hope! The liver can repair itself with a healthy lifestyle and working closely with your health care provider.
The Link Between Anxiety and High Blood Pressure
Chronic anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects nearly a third of Americans at some point in their lives. Left untreated, anxiety may lead to physical health conditions that include high blood pressure.
What to Expect at Your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Appointment
As exciting as expecting a new baby can be, it can be equally unnerving if you learn your pregnancy is considered high-risk and you are referred to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. What does that mean?
IBD vs. IBS: What’s the Difference?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have similar abbreviations, and both affect your digestive system. While they share symptoms, they can be entirely different health conditions.