Health Topics

Aging

America is a culture afraid of death.  With that fear comes a lack of communication about...

Many Americans are living longer and more active lives.  In doing so, they face the...

Nearly five million people in the United States are living with some degree of dementia. Over...

It's something all women will face. Is menopause a natural part of aging or a medical condition...

Many Americans think loss of vision is a normal part of aging. Think again. The number one cause...

While there is no scientific proof that anti-aging products reverse or stop the process of aging...

A hip fracture caused by a fall is a great fear and a reality for our aging population. ...

While sexually transmitted diseases were once thought of as a problem in the young population,...

While family caregivers give of themselves out of love, there are real physical, emotional and...

Depression in the geriatric population presents different challenges than in younger populations...

It’s a difficult choice facing middle-aged woman; do you go for the lean, mean body or a plumper...

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. ...

According to a recent study released by the Alzheimer’s Association, five million people in the...

Bladder and Bowel Health

Some say passing a kidney stone is more painful than childbirth.  People have been...

More than 20 million women suffer in silence with a secret that causes embarrassment,...

Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a medical condition that occurs when the normal support of the...

Bone Health

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or just normal aging? Knowing the difference can affect...

Many Americans are living longer and more active lives.  In doing so, they face the...

It's a public health risk for 44 million Americans. It's a disease you may have and not even...

A hip fracture caused by a fall is a great fear and a reality for our aging population. ...

Cancer

With so much money going into cancer research and the success rate of cancer treatment...

The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is a traumatic time for the patient and their...

In America, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, and the second most common...

Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer among American men and in women and is the...

Can that warm and fuzzy feeling of the sun bathing your body really come back to haunt...

It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Would you be surprised to...

Breast cancer: two of the most frightening words in the English language. There's no shortage...

Treatment for breast cancer can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally.  While...

The recent controversy over when—and how often—women should begin having mammograms has left a...

Treatment of cancer involves the use of strong drugs that target the cancer with the goal of...

Cervical cancer is caused by several types of a virus called human papillomaviruses...

While survival rates for breast cancer continue to improve, for some women, recurrence is a...

One of the deadliest forms of cancer, ovarian cancer is also one of the few cancers for which...

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) is a type of leukemia that mainly affects people over the age...

While other cancers continue to decline, lymphoma is on the rise. The good news is that with...

Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer...

Caregiving

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be a debilitating disease of the nervous system in which the...

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood throughout the body....

Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures or dislocates your vertebrae, the...

While chronic kidney disease continues to rise in the U.S., Second Opinion explores the many...

While family caregivers give of themselves out of love, there are real physical, emotional and...

When we talk about heart disease, we mainly speak in terms of prevention, treatment and rehab...

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. ...

According to a recent study released by the Alzheimer’s Association, five million people in the...

Diabetes

Is sugar really the enemy? What is insulin resistance? And is diabetes really that bad? With...

Need a good reason to get out of your easy chair and into a healthier lifestyle?  Then...

It is called the silent killer, presenting few symptoms until there is serious physical damage...

Type two diabetes is increasing at staggering rates.  Changes in lifestyle and diet are key...

Sugar is a confusing substance.

Drugs and Medication

It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Would you be surprised to...

What if you could prevent cancer and heart disease by simply buying a few items off the grocery...

Once known as wonder drugs, they can actually be harmful to your health. How has our reliance...

When exposed to direct sunlight, the human body will naturally produce Vitamin D. However,...

While there is no question that vaccines work and have changed our world by eradicating deadly...

Emotional Health

While the physical consequences of heart disease are fairly well known, the mental...

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness caused by a chemical disorder of the brain. Once...

While youth suicides earn more news headlines, suicide rates in the United States actually...

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but when it becomes an excessive, irrational dread of...

Depression in the geriatric population presents different challenges than in younger populations...

Can positive thinking, prayer or yoga help heal your body as well as your mind? It depends who...

Eye Health

Advertising has become standard practice in much of health care and vision correction appears to...

Many Americans think loss of vision is a normal part of aging. Think again. The number one cause...

Heart Disease & Prevention

Is sugar really the enemy? What is insulin resistance? And is diabetes really that bad? With...

While the physical consequences of heart disease are fairly well known, the mental...

Need a good reason to get out of your easy chair and into a healthier lifestyle?  Then...

Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just like men. While they develop...

It is your body's engine, playing a critical part in your overall health and well-being. And...

It is called the silent killer, presenting few symptoms until there is serious physical damage...

What if someone next to you suddenly collapsed? Would you know what to do? And, what if CPR...

A squeezing sensation in your chest, shooting pain in your left arm - classic signs of a heart...

African-American adults are less likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, but they...

Heart failure is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood throughout the body....

Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S.  With doctors and researchers racing to...

Long QT Syndrome is a cardiac rhythm disorder that can be genetic or caused by drugs. ...

Type two diabetes is increasing at staggering rates.  Changes in lifestyle and diet are key...

When we talk about heart disease, we mainly speak in terms of prevention, treatment and rehab...

Research supports that not only do men and women present with heart disease differently, they...

Lung Disease

With so much money going into cancer research and the success rate of cancer treatment...

Between 15 and 20 million Americans – including about 5 million children – have asthma, a...

Many Americans assume tuberculosis is a disease of the past, but the reality is one-third of the...

Pneumonia is an...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a progressive disease that makes breathing difficult....

Men's Health

Though often portrayed as merely a sexual issue, erectile dysfunction can also be a signal of...

While hearing the word "infertile" can have a devastating effect on women and men, there are...

In America, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, and the second most common...

It is your body's engine, playing a critical part in your overall health and well-being. And...

It is called the silent killer, presenting few symptoms until there is serious physical damage...

A squeezing sensation in your chest, shooting pain in your left arm - classic signs of a heart...

African-American adults are less likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, but they...

Spinal cord injuries usually begin with a blow that fractures or dislocates your vertebrae, the...

While youth suicides earn more news headlines, suicide rates in the United States actually...

Biological, social and behavioral issues are just a few factors that play a role in why women...

Mental Illness

While the physical consequences of heart disease are fairly well known, the mental...

Today, one in five Americans will experience a diagnosable mental health disorder. That adds up...

Eating disorders affect some several million people at any given time, about 90 percent of whom...

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness caused by a chemical disorder of the brain. Once...

Major advancements in neurological science are changing the way experts understand and treat...

While youth suicides earn more news headlines, suicide rates in the United States actually...

Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the...

Sexual Health

Though often portrayed as merely a sexual issue, erectile dysfunction can also be a signal of...

While hearing the word "infertile" can have a devastating effect on women and men, there are...

It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Would you be surprised to...

While sexually transmitted diseases were once thought of as a problem in the young population,...

Stroke

A stroke is the interruption of the flow of blood to any part of the brain, which causes damage...

In stroke treatment, time is critical in saving brain cells. Knowing the signs of a stroke and...

Women's Health

While hearing the word "infertile" can have a devastating effect on women and men, there are...

The diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer is a traumatic time for the patient and their...

Eating disorders affect some several million people at any given time, about 90 percent of whom...

Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just like men. While they develop...

It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women worldwide. Would you be surprised to...

Breast cancer: two of the most frightening words in the English language. There's no shortage...

It's something all women will face. Is menopause a natural part of aging or a medical condition...

Treatment for breast cancer can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally.  While...

African-American adults are less likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, but they...

The recent controversy over when—and how often—women should begin having mammograms has left a...

Cervical cancer is caused by several types of a virus called human papillomaviruses...

While survival rates for breast cancer continue to improve, for some women, recurrence is a...

One of the deadliest forms of cancer, ovarian cancer is also one of the few cancers for which...

Since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was stopped early due to risk of heart attack and...

Can positive thinking, prayer or yoga help heal your body as well as your mind? It depends who...

Sexual response is influenced by biological, social, psychological and cultural factors. Many...

Research supports that not only do men and women present with heart disease differently, they...

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a medical condition that occurs when the normal support of the...