The Centers for Disease Control states that approximately six in ten adults in the U.S. are living with a chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The key to treating chronic disease is to detect it early; early detection and treatment usually lead… Read More
When you have symptoms like a runny nose, persistent cough, or headache, your immediate thought might be that you have a common cold. But in some cases, these common symptoms can actually be a sign of a sinus infection. So, which is it: Sinus Infection vs. Cold? Although the two conditions share symptoms, and a… Read More
If you have hemorrhoids, you probably have a lot of questions about the conditions, such as how long they last and if they can go away on their own. You may also be wondering how serious hemorrhoids are and if there are other conditions that have similar symptoms. Let’s look at these and other common… Read More
Flu season is upon us once again. Combined with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and a surge of RSV cases in children, the U.S. could be facing what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” That means a lot more people may be getting sick this year than they have in previous years.
With the exception of some skin cancers, colorectal cancer—which includes colon cancer and rectal cancer—is the fourth most common cancer in men and women in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is also the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths. However, over the last several decades, the… Read More
If you’re a woman who has recently visited the doctor or has a doctor’s appointment coming up, you’re probably familiar with the concept of health screenings. Health screenings are tests that doctors perform to proactively check for diseases and illnesses before the patient shows any signs or symptoms. This can be beneficial for early treatment… Read More
Although it can be embarrassing to talk about, urinary incontinence is a common problem among women. Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control causing urine leakage. While it can happen to anyone, it affects twice as many women as men because of health events such as pregnancy and childbirth that may affect the urinary… Read More
It’s a common belief that digestive woes are the only symptoms of a stomach problem. But did you know that the state of your gut health affects more than just your stomach? The study of proper gut health has been widely examined as of late with experts researching just how much gut health impacts not… Read More
Approximately 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it one of the most common types of cancers affecting men. Unfortunately, there’s no surefire way to prevent prostate cancer. But with the right lifestyle and healthy choices, you can reduce your risk. Let’s talk about risk factors, symptoms, and steps you… Read More
Since May 2022, an outbreak of monkeypox is spreading in countries that don’t normally report the disease, including the United States. So far, there are over 20,000 reported cases in the U.S. with some states having much higher rates than others. Here’s what you need to know about the disease, the virus that causes it, and your… Read More
