Mammogram vs. Ultrasound
Most women are familiar with the mammogram procedure, which is used to detect breast cancer and other problems in breast tissue. Another procedure that...
How Much Sleep Do You Need?
The Importance of Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep is more than just a period of physical and mental “downtime.” Getting restful sleep and enough of it...
School and Sports Physicals Made Easy This Summer
Summer has just begun. School is out and pool is open. But, before you know it, school will be back in session. If your...
What are the Differences Between Celiac Disease and a Gluten Allergy?
What is Gluten and Who Should Avoid It?
Celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (also referred to as a gluten allergy) are two different conditions...
Why are Peanut Allergies so Severe?
Peanut allergies are among the most common and the most severe of food allergies. For people who have a serious peanut allergy or peanut...
The Truth about Skin Cancer
Bathing suits are in stock, and pool season is just weeks away. Time to check the expiration date on last year’s leftover sunscreen (if...
Do I Need Stitches?
Experiencing a wound like a cut can be stressful, especially if there is significant bleeding. So it is often a natural reaction to think...
7 Women’s Health Screenings & Check Up Exams
No one looks forward to cancer screenings, but the fact remains that these tests could save your life. Kentucky has the highest cancer death...
7 Natural Remedies for Menopause Symptoms & Hot Flashes
If you or someone you love is experiencing the onset of menopause, you know it can be an uncomfortable transition. As you consider options...
What Causes High Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is the force that’s exerted against the walls of your blood vessels as the heart beats to move blood around the body....
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Is My Toddler Getting Enough of the Right Nutrition?
What Types and Amounts of Food Should My Child Eat?
Parents often ask, “How do I know if my toddler is getting enough to eat...
Heartburn During Pregnancy: Causes, Natural Remedies & Future Prevention
What Causes Heartburn During Pregnancy?
Heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, is a painful condition that occurs when stomach acid gets into the...
What Causes Babies to Have Gas?
As every parent knows, babies can become very uncomfortable when gas builds up in their intestinal tract. Why are they prone to becoming gassy?...
