Many people don’t realize that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans each year. What they also don’t realize is that it can largely be prevented by simple lifestyle changes. Read to learn more about heart disease and what you can do to prevent it.
February is American Heart Month and Go Red for Women month. Learn more about how heart disease affects women and what your personal risk factors may be.
Insomnia is an experience that is surely familiar to all humans. At one time or another, we’ve all been there: it’s 3:00 AM, you’re staring at the pale green numbers on your digital clock, sleep won’t come no matter what you do.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that has been making a resurgence in recent years. Learn about its symptoms and signs, and when you should be evaluated by a doctor.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 26 percent of women of childbearing age. Read more about the symptoms of this condition, how it affects pregnancy, and when to see your doctor.
Anemia is a more common condition in the U.S. than you might realize. Moreover, women are more than twice as likely to develop it than men. What are the symptoms? What are the causes? Read more to learn all about anemia and what underlying conditions it might point to.
One of the most common gynecological surgeries is called a hysterectomy, which is typically the removal of the uterus. Read on to learn more about hysterectomies, why they are performed, and what recovery is like.
It’s normal for the vagina to have bacteria, and that is in part what keeps a healthy balance and pH. However, when there is an imbalance, the vagina can become inflamed. Read on to learn about what bacterial vaginosis is, what causes it, and what treatments are available.
Just as the name suggests, lung disease is any of a number of disorders that impact the lungs. You have two lungs which are the main organs responsible for the process of breathing.
Having a problem with one’s thyroid gland is, unfortunately, a far too familiar issue for many around the country. The American Thyroid Association estimates that some 20 million Americans have a thyroid disease and that 12% of all Americans will develop some form of thyroid condition at some point during their lifetime.