Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs,...
Crying is a baby’s main way of communicating. While it can be stressful for new parents, crying is normal and expected, especially during the first few months of life. Babies cry to express needs, discomfort or overstimulation, and learning to recognize these signals takes...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. While many people focus on solid foods, the beverages you choose are...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the colon that causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. While many people focus on solid foods, the beverages you choose are just as important. Fluids travel quickly through your digestive tract...
If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least...
If you have chronic kidney disease or diabetes a healthy diet is very important. Certain foods can cause flare-ups and make symptoms worse. It’s best to try to avoid certain foods, or at least minimize your consumption of them. Let's look at the most...
Whether you're newly unemployed or you've lost your job, nothing is exciting about not having a source of income. Since one of the perks of having employment is the health benefit that comes with it, you're probably at a...
Whether you're newly unemployed or you've lost your job, nothing is exciting about not having a source of income. Since one of the perks of having employment is the health benefit that comes with it, you're probably at a crossroads about how to get health insurance without a job. Being without a job can be devastating but being without a health insurance plan is even worse. But the good news is that you can still get health insurance while...
Any terminal illness is a devastating diagnosis for the individual, family and friends. Terminal cancer, or end-stage cancer, refers to incurable cancer. Often, this means making someone as comfortable as they can be as they prepare for the end...
Any terminal illness is a devastating diagnosis for the individual, family and friends. Terminal cancer, or end-stage cancer, refers to incurable cancer. Often, this means making someone as comfortable as they can be as they prepare for the end of their life. At the same time, it’s important to note that a terminal cancer diagnosis may involve varying life expectancies. It may depend on the type of cancer, their health status, other health conditions and more. For instance, many...
It may often seem like everything we use or eat has a cancer warning these days. And while, in some cases, cancer may be caused by unpreventable factors, like genetics, we can do a few things to reduce our...
It may often seem like everything we use or eat has a cancer warning these days. And while, in some cases, cancer may be caused by unpreventable factors, like genetics, we can do a few things to reduce our risk of developing cancer. This article looks at tips to help prevent cancer, the signs and treatment options like Ibrance a medication commonly used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer. A healthy weight may decrease your cancer...
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric stomach cancer or gastric cancer, is when malignant cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. The causes behind stomach cancer development have a lot to do with a person’s age, their...
Stomach cancer, also known as gastric stomach cancer or gastric cancer, is when malignant cancer cells form in the lining of the stomach. The causes behind stomach cancer development have a lot to do with a person’s age, their diet and if they have a stomach disease like gastric polyps or chronic gastritis. This article looks at the warning signs, symptoms and treatment options like Ayvakit (avapritinib), a prescription medication used for the treatment of adults with unresectable or...
