If you visit your OB/GYN for a routine check-up, you probably have had a Pap smear at some point. A Pap smear, or Pap test, is a procedure done to screen women for certain infections and cervical cancer. During this procedure, your OB/GYN will collect a...
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Acid reflux is more than just an unpleasant side effect that happens when we overindulge – it can be a serious medical problem. “How do I know when my food just didn’t sit right versus when it’s time to talk to a doctor?” you ask....
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Every day, nearly 3 million people fly on an airplane in the United States, according to the FAA. Work, vacation, and visiting family are some of the most common reasons for air travel. Once you’ve hit cruising altitude, some turbulence might feel like...
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One in 16 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime, and each day the disease takes approximately 350 lives. What makes lung cancer so deadly? And how can we increase survival rates? What are the Complications of Lung Cancer? The first...
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The tradition of pumpkin carving has been around for centuries, with its origins dating back to 19th century Ireland. Jack-o-lanterns are synonymous with modern day Halloween, with an estimated 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkin sold each year for Halloween...
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Can the pain of old injuries and wounds come back to bother us later in life? A sprained knee you got in high school may not have been a big deal then, but it can have long-term consequences as we get older. Like an unhappy haunt, more than 20% of Americans...
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Every Autumn, we say good-bye to daylight saving time and hello to standard time when most Americans turn their clocks back one hour. Daylight saving time officially ends at 2:00 am on the first Sunday in November. Winston Churchill once described daylight...
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Breast cancer is one of the most well-known and researched cancers, but that doesn’t mean it’s clear of myths and misconceptions. There are many myths out there, some more persistent than others, but when it comes to your health it’s vital to understand...
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Statistics show that 1 in every 8 American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Just as we do with any other health condition, it’s important to talk about risk factors – anything that...
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Football is officially back in season. One buzzword we tend to hear a lot around this time of year is “concussion”. Concussions are serious injuries, and if you or your child experiences one, it’s essential to seek medical attention immediately. What...
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