As the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States and the world, glaucoma is a serious group of diseases that is projected to affect nearly 4.2 million Americans by 2030, according to the National Eye Institute. Unfortunately, most people are simply not aware that they have open angle glaucoma until it is too […]
Patients with angle closure glaucoma may first notice intermittent headaches, eye pain, and halos around lights. Alternatively, they may have an acute angle closure attack, which is accompanied by severe eye pain, headache, blurry vision, and sometimes even nausea and vomiting. An angle closure attack is a medical emergency and a patient should report to […]
Every year, nearly 40,000 people suffer eye injuries when participating in sports or recreational activities, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the majority of which can be prevented with correct safety gear. While young children are often the most vulnerable to eye injuries when playing sports and other games, even professional athletes can suffer […]
Pain in your lower left abdomen is a hallmark of this surprisingly common condition. If you’re 40 or older, there’s a good chance you have a common condition in your digestive tract known as diverticulosis, and you may not even be aware of it. However, when diverticulosis leads to diverticulitis, you’re likely to take note. […]
3D mammography is the latest innovation in breast cancer screening technology, but how is it different from traditional 2D screening? Here’s what you need to know. Mammograms have been a mainstay in breast cancer screening for a long time, and for good reason: Early detection can save lives. A mammogram, or X-ray image of the […]
If you’ve been tilting your head back to stop a nosebleed, you’ve been doing it wrong. Read on to learn the basics about nosebleeds and when you need to see a doctor. Nosebleeds are a fairly common — and generally not too serious — occurrence. Though the first drops of blood may take you by […]
The summer sun may be a welcome relief after cooler weather, but rising temperatures bring their own dangers. Find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones. You’ve just started to get excited about the nice weather when the first really hot day arrives, and that gorgeous summer you were looking forward to becomes […]
This bodily fluid is perfectly normal, but there may be signs that you need to see your doctor. Find out how to tell the difference. You’ve probably experienced vaginal discharge — most women do. You may have noticed it change throughout your lifetime, especially if you’ve been pregnant or gone through menopause. You may even […]
Find out how these pelvic floor exercises can help you. You may have heard of Kegels — pregnant women are often encouraged to do them to strengthen their vaginal muscles in preparation for birth. But the exercises can do far more than that, for both women and men. If you experience urinary or fecal incontinence […]
Uniquely female experiences, like pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, contribute to this very common problem. Few things are more uncomfortable than having to use the bathroom when there’s not a bathroom in sight. And that’s especially so for people with urinary incontinence, an inconvenient and sometimes awkward issue marked by both the abrupt need to urinate […]