Breast cancer affects millions of women each year and is one of the most common forms of cancer. The condition comprises five main stages that are categorized based on tumor size and activity. Breast cancer treatments vary...
Irritate bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common digestive condition that affects the large intestine. In recent years, more and more people in the United States have been developing IBS. Why? Moreover, how does IBS...
Have you been having trouble moving your upper arm lately? Has your shoulder been tender for a couple of days? Sounds like you may have injured your rotator cuff muscles and tendons. If you play...
According to research, roughly 4%–6% of the general population has hypersomnia. The opposite of insomnia, hypersomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to oversleep and/or sleep irregularly. This type of sleep disruption is common among...
According to research, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common clinical bacterial infections among women. In fact, 50%–60% of women get a UTI at some point in their life. A UTI develops when...
According to research, 18%–26% of adults experience shoulder pain at some point during their lifetime. In some cases, mild shoulder pain goes away on its own. However, moderate to severe shoulder pain can develop into a...
Spinal stenosis is a condition that causes narrowing of the open spaces in the spine. As a result, pressure is placed on the spinal cord and the delicate nerves throughout the spine. As the spinal...
At least 35% of adults in the U.S. struggle with some form of insomnia. Here are the effects of sleep deprivation on your body.
A direct screen colonoscopy is a patient-oriented, stress-free approach to colon screening. As part of this program, patients can skip a visit to the doctor’s office and come directly in for a treatment. (more…)
Shoulder surgery is a common procedure, with thousands of patients in the United States undergoing it each year. We’ll look at the different shoulder surgery mechanisms so you can better understand your options if you...
Hand surgery can treat various conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and fractures. However, it’s not usually the first course of action. Many physicians and patients prefer using alternative treatments before opting for surgery....
