Category: Conditions & Treatments
Uterine Cancer and Chemical Hair Straighteners
Among the many unique health care challenges that women face throughout their lives, a new concern is growing about the connection between the chemical hair straighteners that some women use and the development of uterine cancer.
The Link Between Sperm Count and Male Fertility
Discussions about fertility often focus on women, but men also play a crucial role in the reproductive process. From what affects sperm count to ways of boosting fertility, learning about the science behind male reproductive health can help you understand and improve fertility.
Frequent Urination: When Diabetes and Menopause Affect the Bladder
Women who urinate too frequently may not know that Type 2 diabetes and menopause are common causes of their condition. Fortunately, there are many solutions for treating frequent urination, regardless of the reason.
Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball-related injuries range from mild sprains to severe muscular strains and joint complications. Thankfully, many players can effectively prevent and treat these injuries by knowing what causes them, how to prevent injury and what recovery looks like.
Breathe Easier with Oxygen Therapy at Home and On the Go
Oxygen therapy may sound like a complex procedure that limits a person’s mobility and daily routine. However, the need for oxygen therapy doesn’t necessarily restrict a person from their regular daily life. Learn how oxygen therapy works and who it may benefit.
FLU SOS: When to Treat at Home, Seek Urgent Care, or Head to the ER
You wake up one morning with a sore throat and cough. Do you know what to do if you think you have the flu? You will likely not be too sick if you get the flu. However, if you start feeling very ill, know where to go – primary care, urgent care or ER.
What Symptoms Should You Discuss With Your Gynecologist?
How do you know when you need to see your gynecologist? Learn which symptoms you should never ignore.
Video Game Injuries: Virtual Fun with Real-Life Consequences
Whether you prefer a computer, game console, phone or virtual reality headset, gaming can cause real-life injuries. Understanding overuse injuries and why they happen can help you stay healthy, and pain-free while you play.
How Do You Know If You Have Low Testosterone, and What Can You Do?
When a man has low testosterone, it can cause many unwanted symptoms. But treatments are available that can help you get back to feeling like yourself again.
Making Sense of Teens and Their Mood Swings
Teens and their moods can change like the weather: Sometimes they’re stormy and hot, other times they’re pleasant and calm, or they can be cold and icy. While parents can use apps to help prepare for volatile weather, they’re often caught completely unprepared when they find themselves in the path of a teen mood swing tornado.