Thyroid cancer is a form of cancer that affects approximately 53,000 Americans annually. The thyroid is a small gland at the base of your neck responsible for creating thyroid hormones.
Question: Is it OK to have sex the day before a gyno appointment? Will it mess up my pap smear results? Answered by Katherine Lessman, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist.
You may have heard of doctors recommending bed rest during pregnancy if they are concerned about a health condition that could cause complications or premature labor. Today, “bed rest,” or minimizing physical activity, is no longer recommended for most patients during pregnancy.
When you’re expecting, it’s natural to be excited and anxious about your delivery day. Even though your due date is three to four weeks away, you may already have a hospital bag packed.
Question: I’ve tried many different ways to fight odor-causing bacteria and sweat in my underarms, yet nothing works long-term; what oral antibiotics can I take to finally work? Answered by dermatologist Corey Georgesen, MD.
Most of us have experienced an occasional episode of acid reflux. However, for some people, acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can become more than just a nuisance.
Nebraska Medicine interventional radiologists Joseph McBride, MD, and Maria O’Malley, MD, discuss frequently asked questions about uterine fibroids and the benefits of fibroid embolization.