May 1, 2019
Spring cleaning is a great way to give your home a fresh start and give yourself a sense of accomplishment. But it can be hazardous to your health if you don’t take the proper precautions, especially if you have asthma or other chronic lung conditions.
Apr 24, 2019
Many women suffer from premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. But some experience a severe and possibly disabling subset of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
Apr 18, 2019
Cleaning out your medicine cabinet is about more than having a tidy bathroom. In an age of opioid addiction, it can also prevent leftover medications from getting into the wrong hands.
Apr 11, 2019
Heart valves control the direction of blood flow, and when something interrupts their precision, the effect can be dire.
Apr 3, 2019
Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, sidelines high school athletes every year. Kids who play sports aren’t more susceptible to the disease. Instead, adolescent competitors are at a greater risk for one of the illness’s serious complications — splenic rupture.
Mar 27, 2019
Forty years after the 1979 near-meltdown at Three Mile Island, thyroid cancer is on the upswing. Is radiation the culprit? Dr. David Goldenberg discusses his research and how to cure the disease.
Mar 20, 2019
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance is urging everyone to talk with their health care providers about screening.
Mar 14, 2019
Multiple sclerosis doesn’t have to be an ending. With proper treatment and management, patients can manage the disease’s often unpredictable nature.
Mar 7, 2019
Children with obesity face physical, social and emotional hurdles while growing up. But parents can help, including by making good choices the most convenient choices for their children.
Feb 27, 2019
High blood pressure is among the most common medical conditions in the United States. It’s also among the most treatable.