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You Had Your Lap Band Removed. Can You Still Lose Weight?
If you had lap band surgery to lose weight but now need to have it removed, you might wonder what that means for your weight-loss journey.
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Choose the Right Summer Camp for Your Kids
Finding a healthy, safe and memorable summer camp can be stressful for parents and their kids.
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Pain, Tingling, Numbness: Could It Be Peripheral Neuropathy?
The magnificent human nervous system carries electrical signals from the brain to every corner of the body and back, so if something goes wrong, it could happen anywhere on that neural highway. The symptoms of the malfunction vary greatly depending on the locale, and so does the treatment.
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Do You Sweat Excessively? It May Be More than a Nuisance
On a hot day when you're physically active, sweating can seem like a nuisance. It drips down your face and into your eyes, even soaking your clothes to the point of discomfort. Still, sweating is an important bodily function that serves to keep the body cool. As sweat evaporates from your skin, it draws heat out of your body, which helps prevent you from overheating.
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Hemorrhoids or Colorectal Cancer: How To Know the Difference
Everyone poops, but a bowel movement that has blood, small lumps at the anal opening or pain could be serious.
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Looking for Nonhormonal Birth Control? You Have Options
If you are breastfeeding, have high blood pressure or a history of some cancers or blood clots, hormonal birth control might not be an option for you.
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Part 2: 5 Common Misconceptions About Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., but there are still so many misconceptions about how to prevent it. From how often and when to apply sunscreen to understanding the dangers of prolonged sun exposure, many people aren’t aware of their skin cancer risks.
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5 Pieces of Health Advice for College Freshmen
Millions of recent high school graduates will enter college in the fall. While parents get their children ready for this experience — from attending orientation to shopping for dorm room supplies and textbooks — there’s something else you should do to prepare your child for the first year of college: make sure they’re well-informed from a health perspective.
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To Circumcise or Not: What To Consider
Circumcision, the removal of the foreskin from your infant’s penis, is a personal decision that often can be stressful for parents.
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Immunotherapy Can Treat Many Cancer Types
Cancer treatment is never easy. Between appointments, medications and side effects, there’s a lot to navigate. Immunotherapy, also called immuno-oncology, offers an approach that is promising for many types of cancer. But what exactly is this treatment and how do you know if it's right for you?
