Diseases & Conditions

Keys to Successful Headache Management You anticipate a productive day. Your task list pulses with urgency. You jump into your schedule, but pain taps your

Q. While working in the yard, I was infected with poison ivy. Can you tell me the best treatment for it? A. There are few things

The Baby Boomer generation is aging, and as the years go by, the wear and tear on the body begins to take its toll. Such

One of the most prominent health care concerns today is the rise of diabetes to almost epidemic proportions among the general population. Within the scope

Despite being a regular diagnosis on the popular medical drama, House, few of us know much about the lupus. Even if we know someone who

Pencils? Check. Bookbag? Check. Lunch money? Check. Life-saving cervical cancer prevention vaccine? Maybe not. In the bustle of the back-to-school season, mothers clock record hours helping

Q. I have high blood pressure but enjoy sitting in a steam room, sauna, or hot tub. Is there risk of increasing my blood pressure

Persistent heartburn, that uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest or the throat, may be a sign of a larger problem—acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease

Asthma is a serious condition that causes several symptoms affecting the lungs. It can significantly impact daily activity, so it’s important to understand what triggers

While falls are normal for infants learning to walk, falls are one of the most serious health hazards seniors face, and they often occur as

In our practice we recently saw a 47-year-old woman with left arm pain. This pain had lasted several weeks and at first she thought it

How to Identify Shingles One itchy red pimple above the ankle seemed like “just a bug bite” – until stabbing, searing leg pain caused a