Strokes are one of the most dreaded medical conditions. They are not only a major cause of severe disability, but also the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s why it’s important to know the early warning signs of a stroke, particularly…
There are various risk factors that contribute to a person developing diabetes mellitus, which is when too much sugar is present in the blood. Some risk factors are controllable, but others are genetic. By paying close attention to any symptoms and trying to minimize various risks, some forms of diabetes can be avoided. There are…
If you are prediabetic – which means you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes – or if you have already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, your nutrition and lifestyle are incredibly important to your overall health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet of nutritious foods that are low in refined carbohydrates and…
Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses medical imaging techniques for the diagnosis and, sometimes, treatment of injuries and diseases. Without medical imaging technology, there would be no way to definitively and accurately diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, injuries, and diseases that are now relatively easy to diagnose. Before radiology scans…
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of…
When your loved one is in the intensive care unit (ICU), he or she likely has a life-threatening condition that requires round-the-clock medical care. Problems that can land you in the ICU include brain injuries, accidents, and other serious illnesses. You may be harboring fears and anxiety because of their critical condition. But don’t despair….
You might have gone to the hospital because of a sports injury or a slip-and-fall accident, and the doctors performed an X-ray to help diagnose your injury. You might have also had an X-ray because of a bad cough that caused concern. We are no strangers to medical X-rays. That is because this technology is…
With each New Year, many people make resolutions to eat healthier and to lose weight. One study found that approximately 45% of Americans who made New Year’s resolutions in 2018 vowed to lose weight, which is a statistic that probably repeats every year. Oftentimes the dieting resolution is tossed aside because of difficulty and lack…
Chronic disease management involves managing the symptoms of a long-term disease, thereby allowing patients to enjoy life. Through managing your chronic disease, doctors can help slow down the progression of your disease and help control the symptoms – so you can take back control of your life. Managing a chronic disease involves a comprehensive, total-health…
When you first find out that your friend or family member is in the ICU (intensive care unit), it can hit you like an oncoming truck. You begin feeling a roller coaster of emotions, from fear to anger to sadness and possibly to relief if hope seems to be in sight. A patient who has…
