Do You Really Need an Annual Prostate Exam?
Sep 18, 2019
Common knowledge used to hold that men over the age of 50 needed to get an annual digital prostate exam. Catching cancer early is important, but do men really need to get the uncomfortable procedure every year? Dr. Tom Miller has some good news for men about modern prostate screenings....
Tips for Traveling with Your Newborn
Sep 16, 2019
Traveling can be stressful enough on its own, but traveling with a newborn can come with its own struggles. Whether you're traveling by plane, train or automobile, pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner has some tips and tricks on making the trip with your baby as stressless as possible. ...
When Is It Too Late to Freeze Your Eggs?
Sep 12, 2019
Women have a loose time frame for making babies. If you're in your late 30s and haven't met the person you'd like to start a family with yet, the end of that time frame might be unfortunately drawing near. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks to fertility preservation specialist Dr. ...
What to Expect While Recovering from a Rhinoplasty
Sep 9, 2019
A nose job, or rhinoplasty, is a common cosmetic outpatient procedure. But full recovery can take up to a year. Dr. Cori Agarwal, associate professor of plastic surgery, explains the process and why it can take so long to get your perfect nose....
Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young Women?
Sep 5, 2019
Doctors once assumed that women didn't have to worry about heart attacks until menopause, but a new study contradicts that. New findings reveal an increase in women suffering heart attacks—more alarmingly, an increase in young women. ...
What Is Hirschsprung's Disease?
Sep 4, 2019
When a newborn is unable to pass stool, the cause could be Hirschsprung’s Disease, a rare congenital disorder that can lead to serious complications. Dr. Michael Rollins explains the disease and how it can be treated to help your child lead a full life....
The Do's and Don'ts of Breastfeeding
Aug 29, 2019
Breastfeeding may seem like second nature, but it can be complicated. For new mothers that may be anxious, Dr. Kirtly Jones answers some of the major questions about breastfeeding and what you should and shouldn’t do....
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