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  • Is Sugar Slowing Your Weight Loss?

    Sugar—it’s that sweet flavor that we all crave from time to time.

  • What is Comprehensive Stroke Care—and Why is it Critical?

    Although stroke rates have declined over the past two decades due to improved medical care and better control of risk factors, stroke remains the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, and a leading cause of long-term disability.

  • When Is It Time To Induce Labor?

    In a perfect world, your pregnancy would end on – or at least close to – the date you circled on the calendar when you learned you were expecting. But what happens when your baby decides to linger past that due date? Or if a complication arises? 

  • Is Endometriosis Affecting Fertility?

    Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects 11 percent of women in the United States, particularly those in their 30s and 40s. It occurs when tissue that belongs in the lining of the uterus grows in other areas of the body, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, and even in the thoracic region. These growths can swell and bleed, block fallopian tubes, form scar tissue and adhesions, and affect your intestines and bladder.

  • Is It Harmful to Know Too Much About Your DNA?

    Last year, the market for home DNA testing products totaled $99 million, a figure that’s expected to more than triple by 2022. The companies that provide these products are an outgrowth of a comprehensive long-term scientific effort, involving researchers from around the world, to sequence the human genome which was a project started in 1990. Today, there are plenty of opportunities to have your DNA tested and analyzed, ranging from medically supervised tests done under the care of your doctor, to companies that advertise their products online and on TV, offering insights into your health and ancestry based on your DNA.

  • Endometriosis: Is Estrogen the Culprit?

    Endometriosis has a wide range of symptoms – from back pain to fatigue and even infertility. It can be tough to diagnose, but genetics, immune system issues and hormonal imbalances are likely linked to the condition.

  • Is Your Sleep Tracker Ruining Your Rest?

    Sleep has become a hot topic in recent years, in part due to the rising popularity of tracking technologies. Ten percent of American adults now use devices to ensure a quality night’s sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. However, using these monitoring devices can trigger or worsen sleeplessness, and has even given rise to a new term, orthosomnia, an obsession with attaining the “perfect sleep.” In these cases, patients report feelings of failure, anxiety and insomnia if tracking benchmarks are not met. 

  • Is My IUD Making Me Depressed?

    IUDs are an extremely effective form of birth control. They keep women from getting pregnant 99 percent of the time, and they last for several years before needing to be replaced. Still, recent studies show that certain IUDs — the ones that contain hormones — might make some women depressed, anxious or, in rare cases, even suicidal.

  • In the Future, Hepatitis B and C May Be Less of Public Health Problem

    As many as six million Americans have chronic hepatitis B and C, two viral infections that affect the liver.

  • Why Does My Doctor Ask if Everything Is Okay at Home?

    As part of your annual wellness exam, your doctor may ask you if “everything is okay at home.” What does this mean? Doctors want to know whether you feel safe and supported in your personal life. The CDC defines domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, as abuse or aggression that occurs in a personal relationship, whether the abuser is a spouse or dating partner, or the relationship is heterosexual or same-sex. Your doctor’s office also may provide organizations to call for outside support if needed, whether that is an organization you can visit to speak with someone or a counseling hotline to call.