While we may pay attention to the skin on our arms, legs and face, we tend to forget about the skin on our scalp. Your scalp's overall health is as essential as the skin on the rest of your body.
Pelvic pain conditions can be difficult to diagnose.
"Many of my patients who complain of pelvic pain are really suffering," says Kim Haynes-Henson, MD, pain specialist at Nebraska Medicine.
In most minds, snack time conjures up images of forbidden foods or “cheating” on our quest to eat a healthy diet. Looked at it more logically, snacking may actually help us achieve our dietary goals. But how can we match up the goals and still satisfy our sweet tooth?
Women need to be assertive about their own health. If symptoms persist and aren’t getting better after two weeks or so, it is worth making an appointment with your doctor to get it checked out. It’s worth the peace of mind.
The best age to start mammography — there’s been a lot of discussion about that issue. At Nebraska Medicine, we tell all our patients that age 40 is the year to start mammography.
The 3D mammography screening experience is similar to a traditional mammogram. During a 3D mammography exam, multiple, low-dose images of the breast are acquired at different angles.