Some studies have linked moderate alcohol consumption with decreased heart disease risk. Other studies, however, have linked drinking alcoholic beverages with an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease. The only way to know whether drinking poses a threat to...
For most healthy women, exercising during pregnancy is not only safe but also healthy. However, you need to consult your OB/GYN before starting any type of exercise program. This is the only way to ensure that you don’t have any complications or risk factors that...
Some women experience severe itching of the hands and feet during late pregnancy. Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver disease that affects digestive fluid, may be the culprit. According to the American Liver Foundation, ICP occurs in approximately 1...
You may have heard the term “value-based care” at your doctor’s office or on the news, but do you know what it really means? Value-based care is a transformation of our country’s healthcare system. This transformation focuses on better health outcomes (which means...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that every year in the United States, there are about 650,000 cancer patients that receive chemotherapy from an outpatient oncology clinic. Patients who are receiving chemotherapy are at risk for different side...
According to the American Medical Association, one of the most technologically advanced fields of medicine is radiology. A radiologist is a medical doctor that diagnoses and treats diseases using radiation. Many unseen issues can be found and treated early when...
Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or dizziness. People who experience vertigo may also experience nausea, vomiting, sweating, or abnormal eye movement. More severe cases of vertigo may include symptoms such as double vision, difficulty speaking, a change in...
Mineral and bone disorder occurs when there is an imbalance of calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood due to damaged kidneys. Too little calcium can cause your bones to become weak and brittle, while too much phosphorus can affect the body’s growth and energy. ...
Injuring your hands, wrists or elbows while working out can be a very painful experience and one that can take a lot of time to heal. In most instances, these injuries come from not stretching properly before and after workouts. Below are a few suggestions before...
Most people want high-quality products and services—whether its produce, electronics, auto repairs or a massage, we want our purchases to be affordable and dependable. The same is true in healthcare, but high-quality healthcare can be hard to define. Defining...
Menstrual cycles (periods) are a result of hormone changes that activate ovulation, which is the release of eggs from the ovaries. These hormonal changes prepare the body for pregnancy and thicken the uterine lining for a fertilized egg to implant itself into the...
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, at least 40 million adults (ages 18 and older) in the United States suffer from anxiety every year. There are many risk factors for anxiety, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality and life...
Miscarriage, also known as early pregnancy loss, is the spontaneous end of pregnancy within the first 20 weeks of gestation. Women miscarry for a variety of reasons, few of which they have any control over. The process of miscarriage often takes place before a woman...
Doctors call it “foreign body ingestion,” but for most parents and caregivers, the phenomenon is more frequently referred to as, “He swallowed what?!” You can take every precaution, but sometimes, in the blink of an eye, your child can swallow a random object before...
As your anticipated delivery date draws closer, you have to think about last-minute preparations for the birth. Getting ready in advance will bring peace of mind and help ease your stress levels. Your OB/GYN may provide you with a checklist or information to help you...
