COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything — especially when it comes to doctor visits. Older adults have a higher risk of complications from the...
Your health insurance plan includes a list called a formulary — a directory of the drugs it covers. If you’ve ever been stunned at how much...
By Jean Rommes, as told to Kendall Morgan I knew in 1985 that I probably had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I first came across the...
When you get chemotherapy for breast cancer, you’ll very likely run low on white blood cells called neutrophils. Doctors call this neutropenia. It’s a normal part...
Scientists can scan your entire DNA library. That’s more than 20,000 genes. This kind of testing, called genomic testing, has transformed the diagnosis and management of...
If cervical cancer screening is on your mind, there’s likely a reason for it. Perhaps you’ve turned 21 and learned that your next checkup will include...
“Game Changer Vehicles” – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer screening to where it’s needed. Source link
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can make you feel itchy and uncomfortable. It causes hives that come and go unexpectedly. You probably wonder why you get them...
Migraine is a common neurological disorder, especially among women. But only about half of people who have it seek medical care for these intense headaches, and...
As you probably learned back in middle school, menstruation is the monthly shedding of your uterine lining. Though it can be uncomfortable and sometimes inconvenient, your...