Because this system is complex and delicate, doctors use advanced, and sometimes unusual, treatment methods. Two notable examples are capsule endoscopies and fecal transplants.
As the holidays wind down and you’re preparing to make changes in the new year, it’s important to evaluate your overall sense of well-being and seek help if you need it.
Joints are vulnerable to a wide array of potential problems, such as injuries, arthritis and bone spurs. Fortunately, the body is resilient, and making important lifestyle modifications can help protect joints from wear and tear.
DVT is an abnormal blood clot that forms within a deep vein, and a pulmonary embolism describes what happens when that blood clot travels into the lungs via the bloodstream. While common, these conditions can be dangerous, and often develop without warning.
Mental illness has no boundaries and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race and income level. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness in any given year, and suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S.
It’s extremely contagious and known to spread at resorts, day care centers, nursing homes, summer camps, cruise ships and other similar, enclosed spaces.
Optimal thyroid function is a key component for overall health. Unfortunately, the thyroid is often misunderstood and related disorders can go unrecognized.
In the U.S. alone, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease every 66 seconds, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. “Memory loss isn’t always a normal part of aging. Dementia diseases should not carry a stigma or taboo,” said Upinder Singh, M.D., Geriatric Medicine Specialist at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.
During the holidays, emergency rooms across the country see a large influx of patients. Amid the festivities and celebrations of the season, there also are more instances of illness, accidental injury and other health hazards.
