Have an Enlarged Prostate? Here’s a Guide to Medicines That Help
Imagine feeling the constant urge to urinate, but when you try, nothing comes out. Frustrating, right? This is a common experience for people with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), where the walnut-sized prostate gland begins to enlarge, putting pre…
Learn MoreWhat Is an Enlarged Prostate, and How Do You Treat It?
As you get older, more frequent health checks may be needed to help you stay ahead of illnesses.For women, this might mean annual mammograms. For men, it means regular prostate exams, starting at age 45 or 50, to check for prostatitis. And while a pro…
Learn MoreDental Health 101: Your Guide to Healthy Teeth & Gums
The health of your teeth and gums, and oral health in general, is more important than you might think. Decades of research has shown that oral health may strongly impact other areas of your health and even your overall quality of life. Your mouth cont…
Learn MoreGastrointestinal Cancers: Screening, Treatments & More
Gastrointestinal cancers can be some of the most deadly types of tumors, but screening and treatments can make a difference.Here’s a rundown on the types of gastrointestinal cancers, along with their symptoms, treatments and tips for prevention.Gastro…
Learn MoreHepatitis C Treatments: A Comprehensive Guide
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Did you know the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that there were nearly 68,000 new cases of acute hepatitis C in 2020 and over 107,000 newly reported cases of chronic hepatitis C?To …
Learn MoreLearn the Differences Between Hepatitis A, B, C, D & E
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Curious about what the differences are between hepatitis A, B, C, D and E? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here, experts break down hepatitis infection by type to reveal what it is, the most common sym…
Learn MoreHow to Care for Your Heart During a Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pregnancy triggers many changes to the body, but there’s one that may surprise many women.A hidden change is that the heart has to pump, on average, nearly 50% more blood by the end of pregnancy than it did …
Learn MoreDiabetes Medications: Choosing Which Ones Are Best for You
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What are your medication options?That depends on what type of diabetes you have and what risk factors you carry.In type 2 diabetes, the body becomes resistant to…
Learn MoreAre Your Allergies Ready to Head Off to College?
WEDNESDAY, July 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As you stare down your freshman year of college and contemplate living away from home, you’re probably facing a few “firsts”: First roommate who isn’t a sibling; first time fending for yourself to make sure …
Learn MoreHerniated Disk: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
MONDAY, June 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The pain and discomfort of a herniated disk can significantly impact the quality of your life.Here is what you should know about having a herniated disk, including what it is, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis a…
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