A stroke is a medical emergency during which blood supply to the brain is disrupted. If this blood flow is not re-established quickly, brain cells begin to die and can no longer perform their functions.
About 18.2 million adults in the United States suffer from coronary artery disease (CAD), also known as heart disease or hardening of the arteries.
Changing your life isn’t easy, but these ten goals can serve as stepping stones toward your weight loss goals and help you keep your New Year's Resolution.
CIPN can gradually improve over time after the completion of chemotherapy. In some cases, it can even worsen over a few months before it starts to improve.
Breastfeeding is much like a “dance” between mom and baby. Both have to do their part—and each has to practice to triumph. The first few days of new motherhood are a whirlwind, but keep in mind that patience and repetition can help. Learn some tips to prepare yourself on breastfeeding here.
Understanding these four factors can help people living with non-healing wounds and the people who care for them.
Today’s mammograms differ from those of the past. They’re more accurate, faster and convenient. Yearly mammograms are still the best way to prevent death from breast cancer.
While each woman’s experience is different, most women report the test as uncomfortable, but not intolerable. In all, the process takes about 20 minutes. Knowing what to expect during a screening mammogram may ease your panic just a bit. There are five steps in a mammogram, read on to learn more.
A cesarean section (c-section) may not be the way you envisioned your birth, but this kind of birth-day is just as special. Knowing what to expect can help you shift your mindset and get ready for the big day.
You may be a bundle of nerves about your cesarean section, but it is happily time to meet your new bundle. Here is a basic overview of what to expect when you arrive at the hospital for a scheduled c-section.