Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder and is one of the most common forms of sickle cell disease. It can cause serious health problems, like frequent infections and severe pain. New treatments are available that can help people with this disease and their families manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Is Your Phone a Pain in the Neck? Know the Facts About Text Neck
If you and your kids are spending all day staring down at your smartphones, you all could be at risk for text neck syndrome and ongoing neck pain.
Cardiac Calcium Scoring: An Important Tool for Heart Health Screening
What is your heart disease risk? One tool that helps assess it is cardiac calcium scoring. Learn more about his helpful tool and its benefits.
How to Avoid Holiday Overeating This Year
If you’re worried that visions of sugarplums and gravy boats will derail your healthy diet this holiday season, your best bet is to plan ahead. Here are some strategies to get started.
Tips for Managing Type 2 Diabetes the Healthy Way
Learning to manage Type 2 diabetes can help you feel better and allow you to be more in control of your health.
Ask These Questions About Your Heart Failure Medications
Staying informed about your heart failure medications can improve your quality of life. Learn the key questions to ask your doctor or pharmacist to ensure you’re taking the right steps for your health.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Back Pain
If your chronic back pain doesn’t subside no matter what you do, minimally invasive surgery could be an option.
Antibiotic Resistance: Addressing a Growing Challenge
Antibiotics are powerful medicines that help us counter infections caused by bacteria. However, the effectiveness of these lifesaving drugs is at risk due to antibiotic resistance.
Advice for Women Who Are at a High Risk for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is very common among women. How do you know if you’re at a high risk for developing it? Learn more about how risk is determined and recommended next steps.
Not Just for Kids: What to Know About RSV in Adults
Your little one was just diagnosed with RSV, and his pediatrician said to be careful taking him around older adults. But why is that? The precaution is because RSV in adults, particularly those aged 60 and older, can be dangerous.