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Hernia Surgery: What To Expect Before, During and After
If you have a hernia – a bulge or bump in your abdomen or groin – you’ll need surgery. Hernias don’t disappear naturally. The good news is that this common outpatient surgery, which repairs the weakened area, can have you returning to work in a week and back to your regular activities after four weeks or more.
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Mix and Match Weight-loss Solutions for Lifetime Success
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Why Are Boys Diagnosed with Autism More Than Girls?
Do you worry your child might have autism spectrum disorder? If you have a daughter, pay particular attention to clues. Girls may exhibit more subtle symptoms, which could lead to a missed diagnosis.
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Chemo Brain: How Cancer Treatment Affects You
If you are being treated for cancer, you may notice a decline in your ability to think clearly, stay focused and remember things.
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Braxton Hicks Contractions or Labor? How To Tell
Braxton Hicks contractions are a natural part of pregnancy, strengthening the uterus muscles in preparation for childbirth. These contractions are incredibly common beginning in the second and third trimesters.
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5 Things You Need To Know About Colon Cancer
It’s not often that we hear that cancer can be prevented. But that’s actually true to a large degree with colon cancer. That’s because early detection and lifestyle choices can make a big difference.
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What You Should Know About ‘Silent GERD’
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition that allows food you’ve eaten to work its way back up through your esophagus. It’s one of the more common conditions in the United States, affecting millions of people. But not everyone who has it realizes it.
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Barrett’s Esophagus: A Hidden Risk for Esophageal Cancer
Most of us have experienced acid reflux. Eating a large, rich meal or enjoying an excessive amount of your favorite alcoholic beverage can trigger the discomfort caused by stomach acid escaping in the wrong direction – into your esophagus and throat.
