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Did you know that an estimated 1 out of every 2 women will have a urinary tract infection, or UTI? Even though the condition is much more common in women, it’s important for men to realize almost anyone can get one. What causes UTIs? Evan Lacefield, MD, Urologist at CHI St. Joseph Health Urology...
Adapting to a life with chronic pain is a journey. Chronic pain has been shown to affect more Americans than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined. Learn how to gain comfort and peace while dealing with chronic pain. The Nature of Chronic Pain Those living with chronic pain are familiar with...
Going from summer fun to the classroom is a big transition, and for some of you, this will be your first time away from home. When packing up and crossing items off your to-do list, it’s easy to overlook the little details. Shake off your nerves and check off these items to stay healthy and safe...
School sports injuries can happen in the blink of an eye. Each injury is unique and should be treated as such. See the steps you should take after your child experiences a sports injury. Most Common Sports Injuries and Treatment for Each The severity of the following injuries can range from minor...
Your child is struggling in school. According to his teacher, he is hyperactive, has trouble paying attention and can’t control his behavior. What’s going on? Those symptoms may be caused by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition that affects many children. It is also one that...
Conventional wisdom tells us a good night’s sleep is key to feeling refreshed, alert and ready to take on the day. Experts say sleep is essential to our health and longevity. In April, a week is dedicated to Sleep Awareness, and the National Sleep Foundation is encouraging the public to make...
It is estimated that one in five women will have a Stroke at some point in her life, and 55,000 more women than men suffer from Stroke each year. May is American Stroke Month, a time for educating community members, family, friends, and others about steps we can all take to put an end to the...
Your Body Mass Index takes your weight and height and converts it to a score to tell you if you are at a healthy weight, underweight, overweight or obese. If you are overweight or obese, you could be at increased risk for several chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes,...
Did you know that one in five Americans will have skin cancer during the course of a lifetime? Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, due to mutations or genetic defects that can cause the skin cells to multiply rapidly and form malignant tumors. Most often, the DNA damage...
What is Heat Stroke? Heat stroke, also known as Hyperthermia, is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children. It occurs when the body isn’t able to cool itself quickly enough, and the body temperature rises to dangerous levels. Young children, whose bodies can overheat 3-5...
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