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Heart Stoppers: Two Emergencies Often Confused
Often the terms 'cardiac arrest' and 'heart attack' are used interchangeably. These two heart emergencies, however, are very distinct, and knowing the difference can save lives.
The Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer
There is so much going on in a woman’s body, it‘s easy to overlook symptoms that are just annoying. Maybe you feel full early on as you’re eating a meal. Or you notice that you’re bloated. Then, for no particular reason, your jeans are tighter than usual.
The Ups and Downs of Bipolar
Bipolar disorder, characterized by a tricky combination of extreme highs and extreme lows, can be a difficult and confusing disorder to manage.
What to Do About Kids' Ear Infections
Most parents are all too familiar with children developing ear infections. The trick is figuring out if it's a infection that requires antibiotics or if it's better to wait it out.
Lung Cancer: Why Race Matters
Lung cancer is the most lethal cancer in the United States. And black men are more likely to die from lung cancer than any other racial or ethnic group.
Understanding and Managing Blood Sugar
Carbohydrates include some of the tastiest foods out there, like pasta and pie. But they also get a bad rap when it comes to their nutritional contributions. Do they deserve it?
Preparing for Orthopedic Surgery
Surgery of any sort requires preparation on the part of the patient. As such, patients who are about to undergo orthopedic surgery must take a number of steps to get ready for the procedure and the recovery process afterward.
At Home with COPD
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, affects patients’ ability to breathe. Often a result of smoking, COPD includes the conditions emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Tips for Parents of Children with ADHD
Millions of American children are affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Kids with ADHD face a number of learning and behavioral issues, including difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. These issues can lead to poor performance at school, low self-esteem and troubled relationships.
Can Diet Affect Overactive Bladder?
Overactive bladder, or OAB, is often an uncomfortable and frustrating condition. OAB can involve symptoms like incontinence (the leakage of urine), feeling the need to urinate urgently and frequently and nocturia (having to get up multiple times during the night to urinate). Thankfully for patients, dietary changes can sometimes help ease unwelcome symptoms.  The National Association for Continence (NAFC) takes care to stress, “There is no ‘diet’ to cure incontinence.”  However, some patients do see an improvement in symptoms by making certain changes.  What works for...