Type 2 diabetes affects more than 30 million Americans, while prediabetes affects over 84 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Those current numbers account for roughly a third of
It comes on suddenly. Your skin starts to hurt, itch and tingle before a rash on one side of your body or face shows up. And then you know … you have shingles. The next
There’s nothing much worse than living with chronic pain, whether the cause is injury, disease or nerve damage. People who are hurting every day are often desperate to get relief, which can lead down a
Breastfeeding advocates claim that breast is best, but for some new moms, things aren’t quite that simple. Using a breast pump to express milk is a part of the newborn feeding equation women may not
Many parents and caregivers are aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke and try to avoid smoking in close quarters with children. They might light up only when the kids are in the other room
It seems when the mercury rises, everyone flocks to the pool for a refreshing splash. While hanging out poolside is a great way to cool off and beat the heat, an emergency situation can arise
It’s no secret that men are notorious for waiting out health issues until they become a bigger problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly a quarter of all men surveyed
When you think about arthritis, your brain may immediately think of elderly adults with swollen, painful joints, and who have trouble walking or tying their shoes. While arthritis does indeed cause problems for many older
Whether it’s that well-meaning lady at work, or your mom, or even that new online group you joined just for moms, it seems like the minute you get that positive pregnancy test, everyone has advice.
As with almost every other cancer, early detection increases your odds of survival and cure. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors are warning that once you have symptoms, colorectal cancer might be
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