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Fatty Liver Disease: Symptoms and Treatments
Fatty liver disease is a common medical condition that occurs when excess fat accumulates in and around the liver. Almost 20% of Americans have fatty liver disease, and many may not even know it.
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Expectant and New Moms: Watch for These Signs
Pregnancy and new motherhood can be joyful and unforgettable, but these precious moments also bring a whole host of new challenges that can seem overwhelming. Between getting to know a new human being, midnight feedings, body image issues and a complete overhaul of your schedule, you may experience feelings of exhaustion and frustration.
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Immunotherapy Can Treat Many Cancer Types
Cancer treatment is never easy. Between appointments, medications and side effects, there’s a lot to navigate. Immunotherapy, also called immuno-oncology, offers an approach that is promising for many types of cancer. But what exactly is this treatment and how do you know if it's right for you?
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A Journey of Quality – Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Looking back, Bonnie Onofre, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, can’t recall a time when she pictured herself becoming a teacher, lawyer or businesswoman — or in any other profession besides nursing. “For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse,” she says with a smile. “I can’t remember a specific time or event where I wanted to do anything different.”
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Donating Blood? Here’s How to Prepare
For the past 50 years, the American Red Cross has joined forces with hospitals and blood banks across the country to replenish our nation’s crucial blood supply. The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the need. But before you schedule that appointment, you should make some tweaks in your diet.
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What to Avoid Eating and Doing When You’re Pregnant
Before you order your favorite Greek pita wrap or freshen up your cat’s litter box, you might want to pause and reconsider. It’s well-known that pregnant women need to avoid alcohol and sushi, but what is not as widely understood is why those items, and others, are off-limits. Knowing what you should avoid can help you prevent serious infections and make healthy, lower-risk choices.
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Two Numbers Offer Clearer Picture of Your Child’s Health
From the moment your child is born, each visit to the doctor will start off with height and weight measurements that will be used to track growth and monitor for potential health risks. Where your child falls within this doctor-recommended range can be useful, but are there better indicators of your child’s overall health? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the answer is yes.
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Hereditary Cancer: When Should You Be Screened?
Only 5 to 10 percent of all cancers are hereditary, but research reveals that family history can increase your chances of developing cancer. Factors that determine your risk include the type of cancer in your family, how old your relatives were when they were diagnosed, and whether other family members have the same type of cancer. If there is a hereditary form of cancer in your family, you might be at a high risk of developing the same type.
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Fun and (Secretly) Healthy Holiday Gifts for Kids
When selecting a child’s gift for the holidays this year, think of educational toys that stimulate learning, inspire imagination or encourage the use of fine and gross motor skills.
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New Mom? Watch for These 10 Things That Can Happen After Giving Birth
Many new mothers leave the hospital expecting to look and feel like their pre-pregnancy selves. The reality is that the hormonal and physical changes that continue to occur during the six to eight weeks following childbirth can be just as unpredictable as pregnancy itself.
