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Sinus Headache or Migraine? How To Tell the Difference
When you have a headache, it can be hard to pinpoint the cause. Is it a sinus headache? Is it a migraine? While it may not matter to you in the aching, painful moment, understanding the difference between the two can help you to manage your pain more effectively.
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How Do I Decide Between a Urologist or Gynecologist?
For women experiencing health issues in the pelvic region, it may seem natural to seek help from an OB-GYN. But sometimes, a urologist is the better option for “down there” care.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Is It Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's?
An estimated 3 million Americans live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and as many as 70,000 people are newly diagnosed in the United States each year. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the most common types of IBD — both conditions cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. What sets these two conditions apart?
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Vaping: A Safe or Dangerous Alternative to Smoking?
E-cigarettes are the most common tobacco product used by today’s youth. In 2016, two million middle and high school students in the U.S. said they had used e-cigarettes in the past 60 days. But it’s not just a youth habit. In 2014,12.6 percent of adults had tried an e-cigarette, with 3.7 percent of adults using e-cigarettes regularly.
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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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Bellyache or Something More Serious? You Might Have Diverticulitis
If you’re suffering from stomach pain, you might think you have a virus or maybe just ate too much. But there are other symptoms that could point to diverticulitis, a common digestive condition that affects millions of people, particularly those over the age of 40.
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Bariatric Surgery or Weight-loss Drugs? How About Both
Weight-loss surgeries are proven to help overweight people lose weight and keep it off permanently, with limited risk. Now a slew of drugs are being prescribed with the same promise.
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Is It a Heart Attack? Or Something Else?
Not all chest pains are created equal. And they don’t always mean you’re having a heart attack.
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5 ways to Reduce Stress in 10 minutes or Less
Between work, family and social obligations, we’re all very busy. These commitments can make it challenging to just slow down, relax and enjoy each minute of every day.
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The PSA Testing Debate: To Screen or Not to Screen
Should you or shouldn’t you? That’s the question many men over the age of 40 often face in regards to PSA testing.
