Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?

You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What''s different and what''s alike between these two kinds of health care providers?

Triglycerides: Why do they matter?

Why do high triglycerides matter? High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls, called arteriosclerosis. This condition increases the risk of

How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?

Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them.

Hydronephrosis

Diagnosis Diagnosis involves the steps that your healthcare team takes to find out if hydronephrosis is the cause of your symptoms. Your healthcare professional starts by asking you

Brain MRI (brain magnetic resonance imaging)

Brain MRI is one of the tests you may have to determine the cause of headaches, dizziness, seizures, vision problems or hearing loss. This painless imaging test is used to diagnose a

Arthritis pain: Do''s and don''ts

Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and limited mobility worldwide. There''s plenty of advice on managing arthritis and similar conditions with exercise, medicines and stress management. But

Ileostomy

Can I swim? How do I shower? Do I need to buy different clothes? How will it affect my intimate life? Once you adjust, you''ll likely find that it''s possible to do many of the same activities you

Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks

The body needs cholesterol. But having too much cholesterol in the blood raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. This

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Learn about symptoms of urinary tract infections. Find out what causes UTIs, how infections are treated and ways to prevent repeat UTIs.

Mindfulness exercises

To do this, find a quiet and comfortable space. Make sure you have time to fully focus on the exercises. They don''t have to take much time, but you do need enough time to focus. Here are a