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• Endoscopic Surgery to Remove a Pituitary Tumor

  Tumors in the pituitary gland are common, with 10,000 of them diagnosed each year. Most are benign adenomas and may not cause any problems. However, if a pituitary tumor is malignant or if it is benign but causing problems, its removal may be required. Endoscopic transphenoidal surgery is a non-invasive, superior way to remove such a tumor.

• Does My Child Have a UTI?

  Parents and caregivers might tend to think of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as bacterial infections that strike adults, but young children actually have a greater risk of lasting kidney damage from UTIs than any other age group. By age 5, about 8 percent of girls and 1 to 2 percent of boys have had a UTI, according to the Urology Care Foundation. 

• 6 Common Brain Myths Debunked

  Most people know as much about their brains as they do the deep ocean. In other words: not a lot.

• Long Naps Bad for Your Heart? Not So Fast

  Do you take long naps during the day? Recent research suggests that may put you at greater risk for atrial fibrillation, a common form of irregular heartbeat.

• Study Highlights Age When Breast Cancer Risk May Be Greatest For BRCA1 and BRCA2 Carriers

  Women with inherited genetic mutations make up between 5 to 10 percent of all breast cancer cases diagnosed in the country. 

• AFib: Managing Long-Term Care

  If you have fast or extra heartbeats, you might be suffering from atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a heart condition that affects millions of Americans. AFib can lead to more serious conditions, but there are ways to manage it. 

• Does Your Head Hurt? It May Be a Cluster Headache

  Have you ever had a headache so mind-numbing and painful that you could barely think? Maybe it was a migraine or sinus headache, but it’s also possible that it was a cluster headache.

• I Feel Great! Why Should I See a Doctor?

  It may sound strange, but one of the best times to start seeing a doctor is when there’s nothing wrong with you. This becomes even more important as you move out of your care-free 20s and into your 30s and beyond.

• Is it a Migraine or a Stroke?

  About 12 percent of Americans have migraines, and every year 795,000 Americans have a stroke.

• A Dietitian's Thanksgiving

  Many people ask me, “What does a dietitian’s Thanksgiving meal look like?” Well, I can tell you, it is one of the most exciting holidays for nutrition. The foods associated with Thanksgiving are a dietitian’s paradise! The entrée is a lean protein, and many of the sides are phytonutrient packed vegetables like squash, broccoli and sweet potatoes. Even the dessert is squash-based and loaded with good nutrition.