Osteoarthritis can be a real pain. Nearly 59 million adults in the United States have some form of arthritis. Relieving the aches and pains is a challenge that most people will deal with in their lifetime.
When you’re first diagnosed with cancer, your oncology team will let you know what to expect throughout your treatment. However, many cancer survivors are surprised by the issues they encounter after completing treatment.
A mom of two kids in their 20s, Tiffany had been thinking about abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck,” for a long time. “It didn’t matter how much I worked out or how much weight I lost,” Tiffany says. “I always had that — I called it my zip code — around my waist, and it bothered me.”
If you’re a college student, maintaining healthy routines is important even when you’re away from home. On campus and in social settings, you face many new health concerns, including respiratory viruses, reproductive health and alcohol consumption. You can do many things to stay healthy, but you should also seek proper medical care when you are feeling unwell.
When it comes to personal lubricants, there isn’t a single “best choice.” However, Uberlube, Replens and coconut oil are often recommended by gynecologists.
A recent study showed rates of pancreatic cancer in women under age 55 rose 2.4% between 2001 and 2018. In May, E-News correspondent Maria Menounos, 44, revealed she was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer earlier in the year, a high-profile case that seems to reflect the study’s disturbing trend.
In February, the World Health Organization confirmed the first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak in Equatorial Guinea. As of the latest WHO update from April 17, officials report 15 confirmed and 23 probable cases, with 34 deaths among them.
To address the specific needs of those living with progressive MS, Kathleen Healey, PhD, APRN, at the Nebraska Medicine MS clinic initiated the MS At Home Access Program in 2013. This home-based, patient-centered, comprehensive model of care works to improve access to health care and address the unmet needs of this population.