Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a finger-shaped pouch that projects from your colon on the lower right side of the abdomen. Appendicitis causes pain in your lower right abdomen. If you develop appendicitis, it is important to seek treatment immediately. Here are some frequently Read More
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Digestive Health: Tackling the Causes of Abdominal Pain
Everyone experiences abdominal pain at some point in life. It can occur anywhere in the area between the chest and pelvis and appears in many different forms: mild ache, muscle spasm, and severe or sharp pain. What Is Abdominal Pain? Abdominal pain refers to any uncomfortable sensations you feel Read More
What You Should Know Before Your First Mammogram Appointment
Mammography is a specialized medical imaging technique that uses a low-dose X-ray system to examine the breasts for abnormalities or growths indicative of cancer and other problems. Since it was first recommended by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in 1976, mammography has become the gold Read More
Parkinson’s Disease Diet Tips to Help Mitigate Symptoms
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, lifelong nervous system disorder caused by the gradual breakdown or death of nerve cells in the brain. The condition predominantly affects motor function, causing muscle rigidity or inflexibility, tremors, slowed movement (bradykinesia), and loss of automatic Read More
High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that high blood pressure (hypertension) affects approximately 47 percent of American adults, and roughly 400,000 succumb to it every year. Characterized by a chronically elevated blood pressure exceeding 130/80 mmHg, hypertension has Read More
3D Mammogram: What to Expect at Your Appointment
The mammogram has been—and remains to be—the gold standard for breast cancer detection even with the existence of other screening methods, such as breast MRI and ultrasound. This is, in large part, due to the development of 3D mammography, which boasts a 41-percent increase in invasive breast cancer Read More
Upper Respiratory Infection: Causes, Symptoms, and Dietary Suggestions
The fall season is here; marking the start of the peak season for the sniffles and coughs—or the dreaded upper respiratory infection. Read on to learn more about upper respiratory infections, particularly their causes, symptoms, and the dietary strategies you can employ to combat them. Causes Read More
The Stages of an Upper Respiratory Infection
Easily communicable to people of all ages and walks of life, an upper respiratory infection, common cold, or the flu affect millions of people yearly, particularly during the fall and winter. Education helps people navigate this nuisance viral infection and avoid potentially dangerous Read More
Feel Like Your Skin Is on Fire? Here’s What You Need to Know About Eczema
According to the National Eczema Association, one in ten people in the United States will develop eczema during their lifetime. Also referred to as atopic dermatitis, eczema is a non-contagious, chronic skin condition that can cause burning sensation, severe itching, dryness, redness, and Read More
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) – may not be something people hear about every day, but it is a relatively common heart condition among millions of Americans. It is a form of arrhythmia (a heart rhythm abnormality) in which the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) are flooded with chaotic electrical Read More
