Mammograms are the primary tool OB/GYN specialists use to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages — but what exactly happens during a mammogram? As many as 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, and mammogram tests are essential to...
Your endocrine system is a complex network of hormone-producing glands that regulate all the processes in your body — from your metabolism to growth and your development. Are you beginning to worry that yours is not functioning correctly? If so, it might be time to...
If you have heart disease, high cholesterol or no risk factors at all, heart health remains one of the most important things people should keep track of. Whether you are trying to improve your heart health or maintain it, there are simple lifestyle changes to help...
With flu season around the corner, parents often worry about their children getting sick with a stomach bug like the norovirus or rotavirus. Fortunately, it is easy to reduce the risk of your child developing a stomach bug by taking certain precautions. Are you...
It often is easy to forget about your mental health when trying to keep up with deadlines and busy schedules at work — but it is important to take care of yourself. If you don’t look after yourself, you could end up burning out or suffering from mental health...
Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the United States, claiming 1 in every 5 deaths each year. In addition to age, gender and family history, several health conditions can increase an individual’s risk of heart disease. While you may already know about...
A rheumatologist is an immune system specialist who diagnoses and treats arthritis, autoimmune disorders and other inflammatory conditions of the joints, muscles, tendons and connective tissue. Since many of these are chronic conditions that involve periodic flare-ups...
If you are suffering from an illness or medical condition, it is important to see the right type of medical doctor who can treat your specific needs. Internal medicine specialists (or “internists”) offer long-term chronic care and treatments to patients suffering from...
Have you recently given birth? If so, congratulations! The hard part is over, right? Well, not exactly. In fact, the journey just got even more interesting and exciting now that you are juggling parenthood with your other roles in life. While the experience of...
Osteoporosis causes bones to become thin and weak, making them more prone to fractures. It is known as “the silent disease” because there are few symptoms. In severe cases, this disease may lead to osteoporotic fractures, which can be extremely painful and...