Urinary tract infections are common even in adults. The symptoms can sometimes be confusing. Consider this your go-to guide for understanding UTIs and how to prevent them.Â
Read MoreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month. More than 18 million Americans suffer from Alcohol-use disorders. Long and short-term alcohol abuse can have serious effects on the body and mind. Learn the facts, conditions and treatments available.
Read MoreApril is Autism Awareness Month. Did you know tens of millions of people around the world are affected by autism? We're still searching for a cure but there's been some advancements in research around Autism over the last decade. Let's explore.
Read MoreDid you know you can have too much potassium? Here's what to watch out for.
Read MoreWe remember Lisa Colagrossi who was a beloved television news anchor and reporter on WABC/Channel 7 in New York City. Lisa died suddenly of a brain aneurysm on Thursday. Brain hemorrhages are sudden and unexpected. Everyone needs to be aware and know what to look for. Read on for what you need to know.
Read MoreMemory loss often increase as we age. But a new study is showing that men are more likely to experience it than women and at a faster rate. There's also been a new test that may predict the development of memory tests. Here's the latest.
Read MoreKidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease, is a life-long condition in which the kidney gradually loses function. About 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Millions of others are at an increased risk for developing the disease and are not aware of it.
Read MoreWelcome to March. It's National Kidney Month and both men and women need to be aware of kidney health and small things we can do every day. Read on for my tips.
Read MoreQuick facts you need to know about the most deadly and common disease.
Read MoreHeart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women. There are 720,000 deaths every year as a result of heart attacks.
Read MoreIt is much more common in women than men; approximately one in every eight women will develop a thyroid condition in her lifetime. It is estimated that more than 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid condition and up to 60 percent of those with a condition are unaware.
Read MoreA vector-borne illness is one which is spread to humans through a vector, such as an insect or arachnid, carrying the disease. In the case of Lyme disease, the vector is a tick. More precisely, the illness is spread through the bite of a black-legged tick, or deer tick.
Read MoreEssentially, it is the body mistakenly attacking and destroying itself. This may be restricted to certain organs or involve a particular tissue. Immunosuppressants, medications that decreases the immune response, are typically the treatment for the more than 80 different types of autoimmune diseases. Some examples of autoimmune diseases that may sound familiar are Celiac disease, thyroiditis, fibromyalgia, Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read MoreThese symptoms affect 20 to 30% of the general population and translate into millions of hospital and doctor visits a year.
Read MoreIf you've had kidney stones, you know the immense pain they cause. Kidney stones are small, hard deposits, typically composed of mineral and acid salts that form inside your kidneys.
Read MoreThis year, however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that this is the earliest start to flu season since 2003. Other medical websites mapping cold and flu activity are showing moderate to severe activity in most states.
Read MoreIf you are one of those people, you may get some help this year from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). How? By banning trans fats and requiring the U.S. food industry to slowly phase them out of use entirely as of early January.
Read MoreIt is estimated that about 50% of people over the age of 60 are living with diverticular disease. Many people have heard the name, but many more are unsure of what it is, seeing as a large percentage of those who have diverticulosis do not suffer from any symptoms.
Read MoreResearchers are calling for a further intervention to stop unnecessary use of antibiotics, particularly for patients with acute bronchitis or sore throats, who are not likely to benefit from taking them.
Read More15 millions Americans suffer from heartburn and acid reflux daily. Maybe it’s the middle of the night, you wake up coughing, choking. Or perhaps you are at work, you have a big greasy meal for lunch, and all of a sudden you feel a burning, stabbing, insistent pain in your chest. Sound familiar?
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