Health

If your heart is beating irregularly or has an abnormal rhythm, you could be suffering from a heart condition. One of these heart conditions is atrial fibrillation, which causes an irregular or rapid heart rate. During atrial fibrillation (AFib), the upper (atria) and lower  (ventricles) heart chambers are out of coordination, and this disrupts the […]

If you have had digestive troubles, then you understand how unpleasant it can be to experience abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or changes in bowel habits. For those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), these symptoms can be a regular occurrence, triggered by a number of things including certain foods. The American College of Gastroenterology reports that […]

A person’s lifetime risk of developing kidney cancer is relatively low – about 2% for men and 1% for women – but the early warning signs of kidney cancer are not obvious. Many of the symptoms can be associated with other diseases. This makes kidney cancer difficult to diagnose and is why regular physical exams […]

Peyronie’s disease is a connective tissue condition in which fibrous scar tissue forms in the soft tissue of the penis, eventually turning into hard plaques. These plaques can affect the shape, flexibility, erectile function, and even the length of the penis. The urological condition is believed to be caused by abnormal healing of penile trauma […]

It’s easy to think of arthritis as a disease that just affects the elderly, but that’s not the case. Many types of this inflammatory disease affect young people, and one of these is ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Joint pain is often ignored, but it’s important to know the facts about chronic conditions like AS. That way, […]

It’s estimated that 42,230 adults in the U.S. will be diagnosed with liver cancer in 2021. Of that, men will be the primary gender affected, for a total of 29,890. It’s also estimated that 30,230 deaths will occur from this disease. The best way to protect you and your loved ones is through education. Knowing […]

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer amongst American men. The American Cancer Society estimates 248,530 new cases and 34,130 deaths from the disease in 2021. About one in eight men will develop it over the course of their lifetime. Prostate cancer is a silent cancer, with symptoms sometimes going unnoticed for years. A first […]

In today’s society, women have many birth control options to choose from. The abundance of choice can sometimes be overwhelming and women are not always aware of all the different options available to them. Choosing the right birth control depends on a myriad of factors; from your medical history, to side effects, to your personal […]