All Search Results
-
6 Women’s Health Conditions that Affect Men
Breast cancer, genital warts and menopause — what do all these health conditions have in common? If you guessed that they’re all women’s health issues, you’d be incorrect.
-
Want to Cut Calories? Order Now, Eat Later
Everyone seems to be looking for a magical solution or a quick fix when it comes to dieting and weight loss.
-
Why You Should Discuss Your Sex Life With Your Doctor
About 4 percent of Americans identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, but according to a new study these Americans may not be getting comprehensive care because doctors may not ask about their sexual orientation.
-
New Study Reveals What Causes Most Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common bodily infection, accounting for more than 8 million medical visits each year, according to the National Institutes of Health.
-
Letting the light in: An introduction to life with multiple sclerosis
This article was written by Kimberly Bridges, multiple sclerosis patient and advocate.
-
What to Know About Florida’s New Opioid Prescription Law, Effective July 1, 2018
If your doctor has prescribed opioids for your acute pain, a new Florida law may affect your supply. As of July 1, 2018, most opioid prescriptions will have a three-day limit. In some situations, physicians can prescribe a seven-day supply for acute pain, if the situation is documented as medically necessary. Acute pain is defined, by law as: “The normal, predicted, psychological and time-limited response to an adverse chemical, thermal or mechanical stimulus, associated with surgery, trauma or acute illness.”
-
What Is the Best Type of Breast Implant After a Mastectomy?
After a mastectomy as part of your breast cancer treatment, you might choose to have breast reconstruction surgery. You’ll want a breast that looks realistic and won’t need to be replaced after a short time. Which is the better choice: saline or silicone breast implants?
-
How to Recognize and Prevent 5 Diseases That Hit Men Hard
Perhaps this comes as no surprise, but not all diseases and ailments will affect men and women in the same ways. Some will affect men more severely or even strike at an earlier age. By learning more about what these specific diseases are, however, men are able to seek earlier treatment for any recognizable or noticeable symptoms. Taking precautionary measures will allow them to maintain good health.
-
Don’t Overdo It: Know When To Say When with Exercise
One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But you want to make sure you don’t overdo it and find yourself sitting on the sidelines with an injury.
-
Go Red! Learn How Heart Disease Affects Women—And How You Can Protect Yourself
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “listen to your heart.” Usually, that advice means to follow your instincts, but when it comes to heart health, people—especially women—should really listen to their hearts and understand what their hearts are saying.
