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Decoding Abdominal Pain: Is It Your Gallbladder, Appendicitis or Something Else?

The main rule in real estate is also the No. 1 clue your doctor needs to diagnose your abdominal pain: Location. Location. Location.

Do You Have To Stay on Weight-Loss Drugs Forever? Maybe Not

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.

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.

High-Functioning Autism: Preparing Your Young Adult To Take Charge of Healthcare

It may seem overwhelming for your high-functioning child with autism to learn to navigate and take charge of their own healthcare. But the good news is that it is possible with patience and practice. Here are ways you can get started on the transition.

Don’t Skip Your Monthly Self-Breast Exam. Here’s What To Do

It’s tempting to think that if breast cancer doesn’t run in your family, you can skip a monthly self-breast exam. The truth is: In four out of five cases, women with breast cancer have no family history with the diagnosis.

Stroke Rehabilitation: Rebuilding Brain Connections

When you have a stroke, it restricts critical blood flow to your brain – one of your body’s most complex organs. Because of that complexity, no two strokes are the same.

Does This Look Right?

Episode 20 Does This Look Right?

Is Your Kid a Bed-Wetter? Don’t Worry, It’s Normal

Most kids are potty-trained between ages 2 and 4. But about 20 percent of 5-year-olds and 10 percent of 7-year-olds still wet the bed at night. Why?

What You Need to Know about Counting Macros

The idea of counting macros has been around for years. But what do your macronutrients really tell you, and is tracking a path to healthier eating?