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What Every Parent Should Know About Immunizations
Where can you as a parent turn to for the facts about vaccine safety? The first place to go is your child's healthcare provider.
What Is a Patient Portal?
Wouldn't it be convenient to peek into your medical history and personal health information anytime, anywhere? That's the idea behind the patient portal.
What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a ministroke or warning stroke, causes symptoms similar to those of a stroke.
What Is an Electronic Medical Record?
Handwritten medical charts are a thing of the past. Today's healthcare providers enter your medical information into a computer, creating an electronic medical record (EMR).
What Is Cardiac Asthma?
Cardiac asthma can the same symptoms as true asthma. But the symptoms are caused by heart failure, which leads to fluid buildup in the lungs.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
For some people, frightening memories of a terrible event can come back months or even years after the ordeal. In reliving the event, people become fearful and unable to cope with daily life. Read on to learn more about PTSD.
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves. This results in back and leg pain.
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic illness. It begins with inflammation in the rectum and can progress to involve much or all of the large intestine.
What the Inside of Your Nose Reveals
Healthcare providers look inside your nose as part of a routine physical exam. But they will also look inside your nose when they think you may have other problems, such as an infection or allergy.
What to Do If You Have to Evacuate Your Home
Consider in advance what kinds of disasters might strike your area. Do you live in an earthquake zone? Is flooding a possibility? Then think about what you'll do in an emergency.
What to Know About Herbs and Surgery
Experts advise that all herbal supplements be stopped two to three weeks before surgery. That's because these herbs can have side effects that could make surgery more dangerous for you.
What to Look for on OTC Medicine Labels
Always read the label. All OTC medicine labels have detailed usage and warning information to help you choose and use the products. Here's a helpful guide to reading these labels.