Diseases & Conditions

Prevent Bone Loss

Has your grandmother fallen and broken a bone? Have you noticed that your mother’s back is no longer straight when she walks? For generations, women

Eye Care for Kids

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, most children have healthy, normal eyes, however, some are born with serious eye diseases or disorders that are

Torn ACL?

Q. My son tore his ACL. He is eager to get back out on the field. What is the proper treatment plan for this type

Testosterone

In recent years, advertisements featuring testosterone enhancing drugs and supplements have become a staple of late night television, each promising an increase in sexual performance,

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to gradually become weaker and more brittle. Osteo means of or relating to the bones, and porous means

Blood

Humans cannot live without blood. Without blood, the body’s organs wouldn’t get the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive. The body itself wouldn’t be

man with a hernia

Lump in Abdomen?

Q. I noticed the other day that I had a lump in the lower part of my abdomen. A friend of mine said it may

Back & Neck

Up to 20 percent of all injuries that occur in sports involve the lower back or neck. Sports that involve repetitive impact commonly cause damage

Broken Bones

Fractures are commonly referred to as broken bones. There are many types of fractures, but the main categories are displaced, non-displaced, open and closed. Displaced

The Eyes Have It

Most of us open our eyes each morning and expect to see. We can’t imagine a world without sight, but just because our vision is

Melanoma

The most prevalent of all forms of cancer among Americans is skin cancer. More than two million people in the United States are diagnosed with

Prevention Begins in Childhood

Can adult heart disease be predicted in children? According to reports published by the American Heart Association, children with high levels of the following four

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