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Why You May Need a Thyroid Screening
Feeling under the weather for an extended period can mean various things. But if over-the-counter medication and sleep haven't gotten you feeling back to yourself, you may benefit from a thyroid screening. Thyroid malfunction, whether hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, can result in undesirable symptoms. Let's look at when to undergo a screening and how that can help ... read more
What Exactly Does an OB-GYN Do?
An obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) is a practitioner of medicine who specializes in both obstetrics and gynecology and the treatment and care of female reproductive health. Although both of these two branches deal with the female reproductive system, obstetrics focuses on pregnant women, while gynecology treats a wider variety of reproductive conditions and diseases. If you have ... read more
Colon Cancer Risk Factors to Be Aware Of
Colon cancer is one of the three most common cancers that people are diagnosed with every year. Cancer is the uncontrolled reproduction of cells and requires treatment in its early stages for the highest chance of success. That’s why it’s important to understand your colon cancer risks. That way, you know how often you should ... read more
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but the thought of giving birth can be scary. Most women are familiar with vaginal births, but fewer women are informed about cesareans (c-sections). C-sections are undoubtedly high-risk operations. Our blog discusses some of the recovery processes associated with having a cesarean birth. Recovering From a C-Section Intermittent Pain You will ... read more
What Questions to Ask Before Your Mammogram
Mammograms are an essential part of every woman's health care routine. Whether you are having a basic exam or analyzing a potential breast problem, it is important to prepare for your mammogram and make the most of the experience. We've developed a list of questions to ask during your mammography appointment to help you get ... read more
Should You Be Taking Vitamins?
Taking a multivitamin seems like a great way to be healthy – and all you have to do is take one or two pills a day. Have you wondered if you should be taking vitamins? What Can Vitamins Do? It is best to get all of your vitamins and minerals from what you eat, but this isn’t ... read more
What Is a Bone Density Scan?
Has your doctor told you that you need to get a bone density scan? You may be wondering what this test entails, why you need it, and, most importantly, if it will hurt or not! What Happens During a Bone Density Scan? First of all, no, a bone density scan doesn’t hurt! It simply uses x-rays ... read more
Hot Flash FAQs
When it comes to hot flashes, the most commonly asked question is: how do I get them to stop? But you might have some other questions as well – read on! How Do I Know if I’m Having Hot Flashes? The short answer is that you’ll know! However, each woman experiences hot flashes differently. They can ... read more
Should You Be Eating More Fish?
Do you love eating fish? Perhaps you love it but you stopped eating it because of worries about contamination, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Here are some fish facts that might make you change your mind about how much fish you should be eating. The Many Benefits of Eating Fish Fish is high in ... read more
Why Worry About Cholesterol?
If your doctor even so much as mentions checking your cholesterol level, it can inspire a bit of panic. What if your cholesterol is too high? What happens then, and how do you lower it? Read on for some information about cholesterol. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is made by the liver and can also be found ... read more