Chronic pain is a set of conditions with a massive impact on public health, as an estimated 20 percent or more of American adults have some form of it. Managing pain involves a diverse set of approaches for addressing both...
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of reproductive tract cancers, share personal stories, and educate people about screening, prevention, and treatment options. Types of Gynecologic Cancer Gynecologic cancer is a massive women's health issue,...
September is Cholesterol Education Month, a great reminder to get your blood cholesterol levels checked! Do you know what your numbers mean? Take our quiz to find out!
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder in which the ovaries create an abnormal amount of androgens, male sex hormones, which can cause infertility, cysts on the ovaries, and many reproductive and menstrual complications. It is an extremely common...
Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain, but this affliction remains one of the most difficult conditions to identify, treat, and explain to patients. The importance of education about the causes, symptoms, and management of chronic pain is why September...
World Alzheimer's Day, celebrated yearly on September 21st, spotlights a disease that affects over 5 million Americans. Alzheimer's Disease diagnoses are growing at an exponential rate, and treating it is one of the costliest efforts in our health care system....
Hand sanitizer has become a staple due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and not just at home: stores, offices, and medical facilities routinely provide hand sanitizer to visitors. But with the shelves so full of hand sanitizers, how do you know...
One of the most serious issues facing worldwide medical care is sepsis, a complication of infection in which the body's immune response functions incorrectly and begins to treat its own tissue and organs as foreign. This can cause serious and...
September is Baby Safety Month, spotlighting the importance of properly choosing the best products for your child's age and developmental stage. Most pediatric injuries can be prevented, and choosing the right infant products is a great first step in ensuring...
