Varicose veins. They’re visible and often unsightly. You may be resigned to just covering them up. But do they pose a health risk? Should you worry about varicose veins?
How much do you think about your hands, aside from the occasional manicure or annoying hangnail? Maybe you work at a computer keyboard or play videogames for hours at a time.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, taking the lives of nearly the same number of people who will die from colon, breast and prostate cancer combined.
Gray hair, wrinkles … and problems in the bathroom? Things change as we grow older, including your bladder and urinary tract. Issues may range from the frequent urge to urinate to difficulties emptying your bladder. But what’s a normal sign of aging – and when should you call your doctor?
If you regularly have acid reflux/heartburn symptoms more than twice a week, you may want to consider a new procedure that is available at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Taking vitamins? Don’t forget to tell your doctor. You exercise and eat healthy foods. To boost your immune system, you take a multivitamin every day. It can only help, right? Perhaps.
Is genetic testing for Alzheimer’s disease right for you? Chris Hemsworth, the Australian actor perhaps best known for his role as Marvel Comics superhero Thor, recently made the news for a more personal reason: his DNA results.
Crushing chest pain and shortness of breath are classic signs of a heart attack. But what about the less obvious signs of heart disease? It doesn’t always announce itself with a bang. Are there other, more subtle signs that indicate you may have trouble with your ticker?
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer. Joseph Brito, MD offers advice about the importance of rectal exams, PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests and screenings for prostate cancer.
You’re exhausted, even though you turned in early. Your partner complains about your disruptive snoring. Should you call your doctor? If the problem interferes with a good night’s sleep more often than not, you should talk to your doctor. You may have a sleep-related disorder.
Summertime is sun time. We may spend our days soaking up the rays, but it’s important to learn to spot any potential problems on our skin. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S, and early detection can offer more treatment options.
