Diseases & Conditions

Life after Leukemia

Leukemia.com defines the disease as, “a malignant disease of the bone marrow and blood, characterized by the uncontrollable accumulation of blood cells.” Often mischaracterized as

On the Forefront of Fighting Stroke

Ranking only behind heart disease and cancer, stroke is the leading cause of death among Americans. Each year, approximately 750,000 people in this country suffer

Packing Up Back Pain

Today, many students carry backpacks so full of books, supplies and sports equipment that back pain is becoming more and more of a problem in

Coping With Stuttering

Stuttering, sometimes referred to as stammering, is a speech disorder that is characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech sounds, also called “disfluencies.” Approximately

Food Allergies

It’s one of the most anticipated milestones of baby’s first year: the introduction of solid food. How fun it is to watch a child delight

Allergens & Allergies

Understanding and Treating Allergies No barefoot walks in the yard? No romps with the new puppy? No peanut butter? No flowers?  “No” can seem to

Stress & Heart Disease

While the link between stress and heart disease isn’t entirely clear, researchers do know one thing: stress negatively affects the body. Our bodies react to

Cardiovascular Health

The heart is our most vital organ, which is why it is so important to take care of it. From eating right to getting check-ups,

Heart Valve Disease

The four heart valves are located at the exit of the four heart chambers, and they control one-way blood flow through the heart. Healthy valves

Heart Attack & Stroke

A heart attack or stroke is serious—the quicker it is treated, the better. According to the American Stroke Association, as many as 87% of patients suffering

Testicular Cancer Affects Young Men

At 15, Ooltewah High School sophomore Blake Mallett loved playing his Xbox 360, could text 60 words a minute on his cell phone and enjoyed

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