
Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. The good news is that strokes can be treated and prevented, and many fewer Americans ...
Though it’s thought of as a disease that strikes women, men also battle breast cancer. “Men have breast tissue. I think that’s an important ...
An update on dosing recommendations for HPV vaccine has the cancer prevention treatment back in the news. “In today’s world, anyone who is sexually active and who ...
For people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), everyday tasks can be daunting. Symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness and stomach problems greatly impact quality ...
For many patients, the idea of brain surgery can be scary. This may be especially true if the area being treated is near parts of ...
Despite prevention efforts, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at an all-time high in the U.S. In ...
On an evening for treats, injuries can end up being the Halloween trick nobody wants. Every year, ill-fitting costumes are blamed for cuts, lacerations and fractures ...
No woman wants to hear the words, "You have breast cancer." The diagnosis can be frightening, and thoughts turn to treatment. Some women worry about complications ...
The nutrition facts label offers a quick overview of a product's serving size, calories and nutrients to help you make smarter choices when buying packaged foods. Boosting nutrients ...
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are one of the most common infections. UTIs happen when bacteria enters the urinary tract, causing symptoms that include painful urination, ...
More than half of Halloween injuries involve pumpkin carving, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Each year, thousands of people end up in emergency ...
Artificial sweeteners are the subject of increasing research and debate. “Artificial sweeteners are very sweet substances that generally come from a plant or sugar ...
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