There has been revolutionary change in aortic heart valve replacements over the past two decades. Now, open-heart surgery can be avoided and eligible ...
Many people know that early detection of breast, colon and prostate cancer can help save lives. Smokers also need to know that a screening test for ...
There is nothing like a good night’s sleep to help you feel refreshed and ready for what the day will bring. But when your sleep is continually ...
For many people, summer is a time for barbecues and outdoor activities. But there are also some risks that come with spending more time outdoors. ...
Your teenager or pre-teen is looking forward to the excitement, fun and benefits of being a teenager. But one issue that often occurs during the teen ...
With sleep apnea, the upper airway becomes blocked or partially blocked, causing the sleeper to wake up to breathe. The cycle of restricted airflow, ...
Trauma surgeon Kevin J. Mitchell, MD, of Washington Hospital Healthcare System’s (WHHS) Trauma Center, says that caring for trauma patients is one of ...
When your physician talks to you about circulatory diseases of the arteries, veins and the lymphatic system, it can sound complicated and frightening. ...
Jean Huang, MD, grew up in a family of health care professionals who influenced how she chose her career in internal medicine. Her grandfather was a ...
More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disorders, also called valvular heart disease, each year. Diseases of the heart valves ...
