Pneumonia can happen any time—not just during the cold months. And since it can become very serious, even life-threatening, prevention…
A dementia diagnosis can be received with a crushing finality. The frightening decline into late-stage dementia that lies ahead can…
Historically, few men have wanted to talk to their doctors about a common problem that strikes one in 10 men…
No longer a condition affecting mostly older people in Western countries, diverticulitis now can develop in people of all ages—even…
The gallbladder—it’s fair to say that most of us know very little about this small organ…until something goes wrong, and…
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), is a degenerative disease of the macula, a part of the…
You have probably never thought of loneliness as a disease, but, more and more, loneliness is being viewed as a…
If you follow celebrity news, you may have learned about sports superstar Bo Jackson’s health ordeal. Bo, who survived professional…
There has been a lot of talk recently about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), recognized since 1956 as a mild respiratory…
While the pandemic is largely behind us, millions of people are still experiencing long-lasting chronic pain, brain fog, shortness of…
Thanks to decades of research, we now know that diet, exercise and other lifestyle modifications are essential for general wellness…
Prior to the 1980s, health-care advertising was barely noticeable. The bulk of the products advertised on television or in magazines…
You may have heard of Escherichia coli (E. coli), the bacteria that can result in food-borne illness. Some E. coli…
For many people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the first sign that something is wrong is unrelenting daytime sleepiness. That’s…
Health screening tests are designed to identify serious medical conditions early. The earlier a condition is identified, the better the…
