Cuts and scrapes are often everyday occurrences. Most wounds don’t need special treatment and will heal on their own or under the care of your primary physician. But what happens when that wound doesn’t look like it’s getting better? Why isn’t My...
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Carotid artery disease is one of the many risk factors that can lead to stroke – though it’s not necessarily the most common one. “That being said, risk prevention is a lot easier than treating a stroke,” says Roger Walcott, MD, FACS. Dr....
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The human foot consists of 26 bones, 33 joints, and over a hundred ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Needless to say, the anatomy of the foot is complex. Like other parts of our body, our legs and feet are vulnerable not only to injury but to infection and...
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Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Americans under the age of 50. The unfortunate truth is that it’s largely preventable, yet many people put off getting screened or don’t believe they need to at all. Colon cancer screenings are the...
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With so many different respiratory illnesses going around this time of year, distinguishing what type you have when you’re feeling sick can be tricky. While it is often a different strain of virus or bacteria, it certainly doesn’t help that their symptoms...
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A pelvic laparoscopy, or gynecology laparoscopy, is a minimally invasive procedure used by gynecologists to diagnose and treat conditions of the female reproductive system. Women experiencing intense pelvic pain will often visit their OB/GYN and undergo...
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Currently in the United States, 38 million people are living with the chronic disease diabetes. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 Americans don’t know they have it. Controlled diabetes can already put people at risk...
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Almost everyone has experienced a headache in their lifetime, and they can range in severity from mild to debilitating. Treatment may depend on whether you are having a primary headache or a secondary headache. A primary headache is a headache that is not...
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Whether you’re vacationing in a hot tropical destination or feeling the heat from the summer sun, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dip in the pool to cool yourself down. In the heat of the moment, the only thing on your mind is finding relief from...
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Sunscreens help protect our skin from harmful UV rays that cause sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer. While dermatologists recommend we apply sunscreen every day, more than half of Americans rarely or never use sunscreen. These days, there are lots of...
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