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Used at the right time and for the right reasons, genetic testing can be a powerful addition to your care provider’s toolkit. It is...
Turn Back the Clock
Plastic surgeons can help people look younger, but they are the first to tell you what really turns back the clock happens on the...
Normal or Not?
Let's be frank: Some women's health problems are a little embarrassing to discuss. Blair Tolar, MD, an OB/GYN at Baptist Health Paducah, helps us...
Prostate Cancer PSA Levels
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a medical procedure that provides your doctor with information about the possible presence of prostate cancer. The prostate...
Comparing Barium Swallow and Endoscopy
Two procedures used to examine the digestive tract are a barium swallow and an endoscopy. While they are related in their goal of helping...
What Causes Sepsis?
Many people are surprised to learn that the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals is a condition called sepsis. In sepsis, the body’s...
7 Tips for Lowering Your Prostate Cancer Risk
The most common cancer among men, prostate cancer develops in the small, walnut-shaped gland that produces semen. While the risk of developing prostate cancer...
What Causes Early Menopause?
Menopause is a condition that all women experience as they age. Technically, menopause has occurred when it has been 12 months since a woman’s...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Pregnancy
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that causes a woman to have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods. PCOS can cause elevated male...
How To Get Rid of a UTI
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any area of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Usually developing...
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Hysterectomy Recovery
A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman's uterus. Also known as the womb, the uterus is where a baby develops when a...
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options: Prostate Surgery vs Radiation
Prostate cancer occurs in the small, walnut-shaped gland that produces semen. It is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Some...
Capabilities of Genetic Testing and Screening
Used at the right time and for the right reasons, genetic testing can be a powerful addition to your care provider’s toolkit. It is...
