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
- About 35 million Americans do not have teeth, and most of these toothless individuals have dentures to replace the missing teeth. If you are a senior and have recently had dentures placed in your mouth, then you will need to spend some time getting used to the teeth since your bite will feel very different. As you start to wear the dentures, you will need to pay atten
- If you are having chronic knee pain, you may assume that you will be automatically joining the 4.5 million Americans who have already had at least one total knee replacement, but this may not necessarily be true. There are several other options that your orthopedist may recommend you try prior to recommending total replacement surgery. Some of these options may not to
- 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