Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mainly affects the colon, but its influence doesn't stop there. Rising evidence shows that UC has a similar influence on…
As medical professionals, we often encounter a wide range of conditions, and among them, one particularly prevalent bacterium has long been a subject of research and clinical focus: Helicobacter pylori,…
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes sugar (glucose) for energy. Unlike type 1 diabetes, which often has a sudden onset, type 2 diabetes…
What is ADHD?
One of the most widely spoken-about conditions in both medical literature and daily life, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is no stranger to your local school, workplace, or…
The current technology age has social media as a nearly permanent aspect of our existence. From keeping up with friends and family to getting access to news and entertainment, social…
It happens to us all: walking into a room and forgetting why, misplacing keys, or drawing a blank on someone's name. As we age, these "senior moments" become more common…
August marks Children's Eye Health and Safety Month—a timely reminder to families, schools, and health professionals to take eye health and vision protection for children seriously. Vision is central to…
Osteoporosis — sometimes called the "silent bone robber" — is a condition that makes bones weak, brittle, and at higher risk for breaking. Partly it's genetic, and partly it's age,…
For.men, testosterone is the hormone that determines much more than muscle mass or libido. It controls metabolism, energy, mood, and — most important — immune system function. When testosterone levels are in equilibrium, the body's systems work in balance. But…
A woman's 60s can be a time of freedom, wisdom, and new worlds — but they are also years when the body goes through drastic changes. All these changes are a natural outgrowth of postmenopausal hormonal shifts, as well as the effects of aging.
Understanding what's happening in your…