Category: Conditions & Treatments
Women and Clinical Trials: Closing the Gaps
Clinical trials are a vital part of high-quality health care. In the past, women were often excluded from research studies, causing gaps in knowledge and less-than-ideal care. Learn how we can make a change.
What You Need to Know About Living with HIV
When acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, first made headlines in the early 1980s, it was a medical mystery. At that time, people with this condition almost always had a significantly shortened lifespan. Now, more than 40 years later, AIDS and the virus that causes it, the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), are well understood. People with HIV can now live long, healthy lives with proper treatment.
Adult-Onset Asthma: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Did you know asthma can develop at any age? Learn the causes of adult-onset asthma, symptoms to look out for, when to see a pulmonologist and how the condition is treated.
Meals for Picky Eaters: Help Your Kids Enjoy Nutritious Food
When your child refuses to eat the same foods the rest of the family usually eats, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Here are some nutritious meals for picky eaters that could become new family favorites.
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?
Cardiac arrest and heart attack are medical emergencies that share certain links—and are often confused with each other. Understanding their differences and how to respond to them can help keep you and others safe.
What Every Woman Should Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Although about 40% of women in the United States experience pelvic organ prolapse, many people haven’t heard of it or don’t know much about it. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatments available for this not-often-talked-about condition.
10 Great Reasons to Stop Drinking Alcohol
If you’re already concerned about your alcohol consumption level, that’s one good reason to stop drinking alcohol. But when alcohol use is part of your social life or even expected as part of your job, it can be hard to quit. Here are some reasons to make a change – and how to do it.
7 Foods That Trigger Gout
Gout is a condition that leads to joint pain. Fortunately, people suffering from gout can make dietary changes to alleviate their symptoms. Avoiding foods that trigger gout improves the quality of life and decreases the likelihood of an attack.
Weak in the Knees: Causes and Solutions for Knee Buckling
Knee buckling is when one of your knees, or both of them, gives out or feels weak. The knee may give out with or without knee pain and can be serious if it happens. Frequent knee buckling can be a sign of an underlying medical problem and may increase the risk of falling.
What’s the Link Between Stroke and Depression?
You might think recovery from a stroke simply involves physical therapy or lifestyle modifications. But one in three stroke survivors also experience depression—and in some cases, that depression is severe. Find out how stroke and depression are connected and learn what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of depression.