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  • How Organ Size Affects the Organ Donation Process

    Organ donation is a huge gift that saves many lives.

  • Using Siri to Get Your Health Questions Answered? Here’s Why You Should Stop

    Today, we live in a 24/7, on-demand world, where with the click of a button you can communicate with anyone in any place, have coffee delivered at your doorstep or learn about different diseases and conditions (thanks, in part, to blogs like this).

  • Hair Falling Out? What Women Can Do About Hair Loss (Alopecia)

    It’s natural to lose hair. Hair sheds, just like skin. But when that shedding becomes noticeable, whether it’s multiple strands in the hairbrush, a thin spot on the scalp or a clump of hair in the shower, it’s time to figure out what’s going on.

  • Focus on Men’s Health

    For most men, no matter how old they are, paying attention to their overall health is typically not very high on their list of priorities. Many men simply don’t take care of themselves very well and, when they do, it’s more often because they want to look good by staying fit. And while that’s great, there are health issues that can occur that aren’t prevented by good fitness. As a result, they often wait too long before seeking medical attention for a problem.

  • Survival Tips for Managing ADHD at Work

    ADHD, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, is a mental disorder that affects between five percent and 11 percent of children in the United States. For some kids, the symptoms of ADHD—inattention, impulsiveness, self-focused behavior—dissipate as they reach adulthood. But for others, the symptoms continue.

  • Crying Too Much?

    We all feel a range of emotions sometimes—it’s healthy and natural. But if you’ve been crying more lately, or are concerned that you are tearful too often, learn more about what your weeping may mean.

  • Colon Cancer—It’s Time to Get Your Colorectal Cancer Screening

    What if you could avoid getting cancer? What if there were a test that could, in many cases, prevent you from developing a particular kind of cancer? Sounds good, right? The best news is, this is actually true.

  • Screening for Breast Cancer—Things You Need to Know

    Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed this year in the United States. While the overwhelming majority of those who develop breast cancer are women, men can get breast cancer, too.

  • Learn the Difference Between Painful Periods, Endometriosis and IBS

    If you have pain in your pelvic area, it may be difficult to know what’s causing your discomfort. Maybe you feel nauseous or constipated, or have diarrhea. You may have mild to severe cramping during your period. Or perhaps you have pain during intercourse or during a bowel movement. These symptoms can range from inconvenient to incapacitating, and the causes can vary as well.

  • New Advice for Treating Young Athletes With Concussions

    “Don’t let them sleep through the night.” That used to be the advice doctors gave parents when their children had concussions, thinking that frequent checks were needed to ensure they were coherent. But that advice has changed. As we’ve learned more about the brain and concussions, we’ve also learned more about how to speed the healing process.