Heat exhaustion is a frequent cause of summertime health complications, and you may have experienced its symptoms in the past. Because the body has to maintain a very narrow range of internal core temperature, it's not uncommon for people to experien...
It can be easy to blame your abdominal pain on indigestion or stress. But sometimes the pain is more serious, and you'll need to see a doctor to diagnose appendicitis or any other abdominal conditions. Here's what you should know about appendicitis in order to start feeling better soon.
Read more
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and the world, according to the American Heart Association's 2017 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update. With this class of conditions being so common, a list of cardiovascular diseases can help someone determine which risk factors they or their loved ones might have.
Read more
Modern medicine has significantly reduced the frequency and duration of hospital visits for patients, including more outpatient, same-day surgical procedures. While hospitals do offer these procedures, many patients today opt for an outpatient surgery center, also known as an ambulatory surgery center (ASC.
Read more
Each fall, the U.S. government promotes the Open Enrollment Period, established for and by the Affordable Care Act. This enrollment period signals the opening of state-run health insurance marketplaces that enable citizens to compare health insurance plans and providers, and select their plan for the coming year.
Read more
Nailing down the best medication and dosage for treating an illness or disorder is often based largely on trial and error. As such, you and your doctor may have many reasons for considering a medication change, depending on your condition and how you're responding to treatment. Being prepared with the right questions and observations can make any medication changes more streamlined and potentially more effective. Regardless of why you're making a switch, it's critical to continuously self-monitor and inform your doctor about any adverse changes you notice.
Read more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men after skin cancer — per the American Cancer Society (ACS, it impacts about 1 in 7 men. However, this form of cancer tends to be easily treatable, particularly with early detection. As a screening tool, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA test can produce cancer diagnoses earlier so that treatment might be more successful.
Read more
