Health Awareness & Tips

In the early stages of lung cancer, symptoms do not usually manifest – this is because the lungs do not have a significant amount of pain receptors. Many early lung cancers are diagnosed as an incidental finding with a test for a different purpose. When symptoms do appear, knowing the warning signs of lung cancer […]

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. In the U.S., a woman has a 1 in 8 chance of developing the disease at some point in her life. Breast cancer starts when abnormal cells in the breast grow and multiply uncontrollably. Healthy cells in our bodies follow a routine: They grow […]

There are two types of cholesterol. Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver. Blood cholesterol is essential for good health. Your body needs it to perform important jobs, such as making hormones and digesting fatty foods. Your body makes all the blood cholesterol it needs. Experts recommend that people eat as […]

Gastroparesis is a condition where symptoms occur and the stomach empties too slowly. No blockage is evident. The delayed emptying is confirmed by a test. While the incidence and prevalence of gastroparesis are not well-defined, it is estimated to affect up to 5 million individuals in the United States. Out of 100,000 people, about 10 […]

Hundreds of thousands of kids and teens in the United States live with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) or other pediatric rheumatic diseases. These autoimmune diseases affect not only joints but also skin, eyes and internal organs. A diagnosis can be scary, but effective treatments are available. Juvenile arthritis refers to rheumatic diseases in children aged […]

Cataract is the world’s leading cause of blindness, accounting for approximately 42 percent of all cases of blindness in all nations. In the United States, more than 25 million Americans are estimated to have cataract, according to the report “Future of Vision: Forecasting the Prevalence and Costs of Vision Problems.” As the population in America […]

Nearly 28 million people in the U.S. have asthma.1,2 It is a long-term disease that causes your airways to become swollen and inflamed, making it hard to breathe. There is no cure for asthma, but it can be managed and controlled. The best way to manage asthma is to avoid triggers, take medications to prevent […]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes recurrent attacks of abdominal pain or discomfort in association with bowel habits. This condition affects up to 5-10% of individuals worldwide and it can affect children and adults of both genders. Understanding IBS In IBS, the digestive system appears normal on routine tests. For […]

Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. Yet it’s one of the few cancers that’s preventable thanks to screening. Here are two reasons why getting checked matters: Screening can find the warning signs of colon and rectal cancer, letting doctors take action to prevent the disease. Screening can also find colorectal […]

Every year more than 600,000 Americans die from heart disease. The number one cause of deaths for most groups, heart disease affects all ages, genders, and ethnicities. Risk factors include: high cholesterol high blood pressure smoking, diabetes excessive alcohol use Heart disease occurs when the arteries leading to the heart become clogged. Although heart disease […]