Diseases & Conditions

Women and Hearing Loss As many as one-third of women in their 50s and two-thirds of women in their 60s are facing some degree of

Q. My husband had a stutter when he was little, and I’ve heard it can be genetic. Is there anything proactive we should be doing

Appendicitis Can Be Scary: We Asked Experts To Break It Down For Us It seems bizarre that your appendix, a nonessential organ, could potentially wreak

8 Tips for Improving Your Lung Health For most of us, breathing is such a routine task, we rarely have to think about it. To

When it comes to the world of allergies, there’s a lot to know. What causes them? How can you protect against them? What are your

Q. I’ve heard there is no difference in sunscreens after SPF 30. Is that true? A. No, it is not true. In the past, there

By Katy Mena-Berkley   While liver disease can develop from a number of causes, the damage looks similar. When not treated appropriately, the condition can

Deep vein thrombosis is a type of blood clot that can wreak havoc if left untreated. Knowing your risk level could mean the difference between

By Mary Beth Wallace   In a world full of packaged foods and communal meals, living with a food allergy is no picnic. And unfortunately,

How to Face Difficult Diagnoses The majority of us will experience a devastating diagnosis – whether a chronic disease, cancer, or mental illness – at