You may have heard about the healing properties of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, therapy. Here’s what science currently says about what it can do for sports injuries and arthritis. Picture this: Your cat scratches you, leaving a red wound. Within minutes, it stops bleeding, and before you know it, a scab has formed, and the […]
Should you power it out and head to work or school or stay under the covers all day? Here are five telltale signs you need to rest and give your body time to feel better. Some days it’s obvious that you have no choice but to call in sick — you have a high fever, […]
Here’s what you need to know about what to look for, along with expert tips on monitoring your blood pressure at home. Your blood pressure rises and falls naturally throughout the day. However, if it stays high for a long period of time, it can damage your heart and cause a number of health conditions, […]
Chances are you’ve heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, a common disorder that affects almost 2 million people in the United States. But do you know who’s more likely to develop it or how it’s treated? Read on to learn more. Carpal tunnel anatomy One of the major nerves to the hand, the median nerve, runs […]
It’s a medical condition that millions of American women have, but people rarely talk about. You may not be familiar with its name, what its symptoms are or how it’s treated. It’s a pelvic floor disorder, and chances are, someone you know has one. What exactly is a pelvic floor disorder? Pelvic floor disorders occur […]
Learn what you can do about that buildup of bacteria in your tonsils. Think of your tonsils as glandular traps. These traps guard the inside of your body, by catching incoming bacteria and viruses passing through your mouth and down your throat. Like sponges, they have holes and crevices. When bacteria, food particles, mucous, and […]
So, you made a doctor’s appointment — but you ended up seeing a nurse practitioner. What’s the difference between the two? And should you see one instead of the other? It’s common for patients to see a nurse practitioner in a doctor’s office. Whether or not that makes a difference to the care you receive […]
Keeping track of your newfound mole should be a priority. Moles are totally normal. Most adults have between 10 and 40 of them. In most cases, moles are nothing to worry about, especially if you’ve had them since childhood or adolescence, which is when moles first tend to appear. They can darken or lighten, and […]
If there is one subject few people discuss, passing gas just might be it. Don’t let your embarrassment keep you from staying healthy. Intestinal gas is completely normal, and it goes unnoticed until it is passed through your mouth as a burp or your rectum as flatulence. The problem is when passing gas becomes excessive […]
Sniffling. Coughing. Maybe a fever. Whatever it is, you feel miserable. But is it just a cold — or something more? Colds are among the most common health problems, collectively accounting for 40% of all lost work time in the U.S. The average U.S. adult catches two or three colds every year, most often between […]