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Gifts and Challenges of Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery is a major undertaking, but it can reap the benefits weight-challenged patients dream about: thinner bodies, fewer health problems and better mobility.
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Men Can Have Leaky Bladders? But You Don’t Have to ‘Go It Alone’
A leaky bladder can make you feel self-conscious or cause you to limit your activities. Women aren’t the only ones who suffer from urinary incontinence. Men do, too — and more than you might think.
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Childhood Ear Infections: When To See a Doctor
Most children will have at least one ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old. The good news is that most will clear up on their own without any lasting effects.
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Warning Signs of Pulmonary Hypertension and How To Treat It
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure that affects the arteries and veins of the lungs and, eventually, the right side of the heart. Because the disease worsens over time and has no cure, it’s important to understand the warning signs, diagnosis and treatment.
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Looking for a Midwife? Here’s What You Should Know
One of the first of many decisions you’ll have to make once you find out you’re having a baby is choosing a healthcare practitioner who will provide compassionate care throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey.
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Bent Penis Could Be Peyronie’s Disease – and It’s Not Uncommon
It might be embarrassing to talk about, but if you have a curved penis and painful erections, you might be suffering from Peyronie’s disease.
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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Weight Loss
It’s hardly news that obesity and related health problems represent a major public health problem in the United States. More than 40 percent of nation’s population is considered obese. That’s fueled an increase in people with Type 2 diabetes – the most common illness linked to obesity, accounting for up to 50 percent of all new cases.
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Seizures: They Aren’t Always Epilepsy
Seizures are usually associated with epilepsy, but not always. There are several reasons why you might have a seizure. Understanding seizures and epilepsy, including the connection between the two, may help you better manage your condition.
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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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The New Normal: Life with a Urinary Catheter
If your doctor has fitted you with a urinary catheter, it’s not uncommon to feel upset, stressed or even hopeless. You may find yourself asking, “Will I get my normal life back?”
