Obesity affects at least one-third of Americans. This means that at least 78 million people around the country are struggling with their weight. Unfortunately, being overweight puts you at a higher risk for other health issues including heart disease and some forms of cancer, so you should look for ways to avoid the risks and lower your weight. If you are severely ove
- Hyperthyroidism affects more than one percent of Americans with females representing the large majority of patients. It can be a serious condition, but there are highly successful options for treatment, including the use of radioactive iodine. Despite misconceptions about its use, radioactive iodine is a well-established, safe treatment for hyperthyroidism, and patien
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were a reported 32,971 cases of pertussis, or whopping cough, in the United States in 2014. A disease that was once rare, whooping cough is becoming more prevalent, and as a parent, chances are you have many questions about this life threatening illness. Here are a few questions you might have about pe
- If you are an adult, have a cat, and find yourself sneezing and coughing while at home, then it is possible that you are allergic to your feline. Allergies can develop at any time to any type of allergen at any point in your adult life. This type of problem is referred to as adult-onset allergies. This means you could be allergic to your cat even if you have not
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease which attacks the central nervous system. Although there is no cure, several treatment option exist that may limit relapses of the disease and decrease the progression of damage and limitations. Integrate Disease-Modifying Medications Using disease-modifying medications can improve the long-term course of the disease, s