Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging to diagnose, especially with overlapping symptoms from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). John Valentine, MD, explains the symptoms, risk factors, and diagnostic...
As many women are faced with the challenges of establishing a career path and finding a stable partner, starting a family is now happening later in life. OB/GYN Kirtly Jones...
Ever had a very large, inflamed insect bite and freaked out? Tom Miller, MD, talks to Mark Eliason, MD, about the body’s defenses when it comes to bug bites, how...
You may have heard about gout in history class, but it is still around today. If anyone in your family has suffered from the condition, you may be at risk...
Could eating spicy food during pregnancy cause your child to go blind? Can cocoa butter prevent stretch marks? Does a chronic stomach ache mean your baby will be a boy...
Do you find yourself short of breath, even from a slow walk with the dog? Do you have to catch your breath at the top of a short staircase? Pulmonary...
Should you go to the doctor for a cold? It’s a pretty common question. After all, colds can be miserable and who wouldn’t want to feel better? Find out if...
The prescription pain relievers you once used after an injury or surgery seem to no longer be helping with the pain. After extended use, drugs like morphine or oxycodone may...
There are many potential health benefits associated with taking Omega-3 supplements, and there may be a new one to add to that list. New research found that fish oil supplements...
It is common to have constipation after surgery, even if your surgeon didn't mention it during discharge. As high as 30 percent of women experience severe constipation in the days...
Seeing the signs of aging on your face can be difficult at any stage of life. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal covers all the different procedures available to reduce the...
As a woman, we have so many choices in our lives now, but when it comes to getting pregnant we can’t always choose the right time. But there are options...
One in 5,000 U.S. children are born with an anorectal malformation. These congenital defects will require surgery from a specialist after birth. Learn how these are treated with Dr. Michael...
Facelifts are a surgical option for people who may want to tighten skin around the jawline or other parts of the face, usually to look younger. There are many types...
An overactive bladder can make you feel like a toddler, constantly needing to find a restroom and a fear of incontinence. It may seem embarrassing, but it’s actually a very...
A teratoma is a collection of tissues that form in a developing child that could lead to serious, potentially life-threatening complications. Dr. Stephen J. Fenton explains what causes this rare...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Breastfeeding may seem like second nature, but it can be complicated. For new mothers that may be anxious, Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones answers some of the major questions about breastfeeding...
If you're considering plastic surgery, choosing the right surgeon is the most important decision you can make. Plastic surgeon Dr. Cori Agarwal shares some tips to help you find the...
Ibuprofen is a great over-the-counter option to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation. But if you take too much, you could suffer some negative side effects. In today’s Health Hack, Dr...
When parents are faced with a child's cancer diagnosis, they’re overwhelmed with fear about medications, surgery, and the possibility of losing their child. It can also be hard to imagine...
