Medical Features

From Clutter to Compulsive Hoarding

When discussing the issue of hoarding, we are not talking about hobbyists, individuals with a passion to collect baseball cards or coins or stamps. Nor are we discussing “messy,” a somewhat ... more

by Thomas L. Cory, Ph.D.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Last summer, Chuck Felts was having flu-like symptoms and they seemed to be worsening. “A couple of days after this started, I was so short of breath that I could not climb a flight of stairs,” ... more

by Charlotte Boatwright, R.N., Ph. D.

Adult Anorexia

Alice, age 62, remembers that her battle with anorexia started soon after the birth of her first and only child. “I really don’t know life without it,” she says. Sara, age 42 and the ... more

by Jan F. Sherbak, Psy. D.

Simple Tricks to Avoiding Ticks

Hiking on a secluded trail, cuddling with a pet, and enjoying a quiet summer day in a rustic backyard are all relaxing activities; they are also activities that place people at risk for contracting ticks. ... more

by Jessica Capets Chevalier