Care and Conditions
Learn about care and conditions, including diabetes, joint replacement, women's health topics, heart care and more
Bone Density Scans – Why They Should Be a Priority
7 Health Conditions Your Eyes Can Reveal
Some say your eyes are the window to your soul. But eyes can show you issues with your overall health.
An eye doctor can detect a host of health conditions during an exam just by noting changes in tissues, nerves and blood vessels. As a result, the importance of annual...
Ways to Reduce Health Complications from Diabetes
You have a lot to manage throughout the day. Errands. Appointments. Dinner. Work. Kids. Grandkids. And the plumber is coming. So much to do … so little time. Despite your busy day, your health should be a top priority, and if you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugars should be at...
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Newborns
“Why didn’t anyone tell me?” is a common response from parents when they find out their newborn is infected with cytomegalovirus or CMV. CMV is the leading infectious cause of birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities in the U.S., but few states screen infants for it.
What Is Cytomegalovirus?
CMV is...
Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
Steps to Keep You Out of the Hospital with Heart Failure
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Should you consider getting a screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? Yes you should. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aortic aneurysms or aortic dissections (tears) were the cause of 9,904 deaths in 2019. If an aneurysm ruptures, it’s very unlikely that the person will...
18 Ways to Keep Diabetic Feet Healthy
Get in step when it comes to keeping your feet healthy especially if you have diabetes. People with diabetes can develop foot problems of all kinds. These problems can happen when there is nerve damage or poor blood flow. You may experience pain, tingling or weakness in the foot. If...
3 Lesser-Known Menopause Symptoms