When you have the occasional upset stomach, you may hardly notice, and it usually doesn’t affect your daily life. But if you’re experiencing stomach cramps, diarrhea, constipation and other gastrointestinal problems regularly – and you feel like your bathroom habits are affecting your daily life – you may need to reach out to your doctor. … Read more
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. I couldn’t catch my breath. I ran into my parents’ bedroom clutching my chest as I gulped for air. The look of panic on their faces only made breathing harder. Sitting on their bed, it felt like an eternity before I began … Read more
By MIKE MAGEE In order to save the Republican party, we all need to vote Democratic this year. Without hyperbole, Project 2025 feels similar to Germany in the early 1930’s. Their website introduction reads: “It is not enough for conservatives to win elections. If we are going to rescue the country from the grip of the radical … Read more
It’s pretty normal to have difficulty breathing every once in a while. For example, you may huff and puff a little more when you take the stairs instead of the elevator, head outside on a brisk winter day or have a stuffy nose. It can also be difficult to breathe if you’re feeling anxious or … Read more
By KIM BELLARD If you had on your political bingo card that our former President Trump would survive an assassination attempt, or that President Biden would drop out of the race a few weeks before being renominated for 2024, then you’re playing a more advanced game than I was (on the other hand, the chances … Read more
Addiction is a deeply personal journey that is often influenced by cultural and social norms. Some people were raised around drugs and alcohol and the effects of it were minimized and normalized. Others watched friends and family turn to substances for recreation or to escape from hard times. Various mindsets then could influence someone’s ability … Read more
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the body loses bone mass, leading to weaker, more brittle bones and a risk for more frequent fractures and breaks. Around 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, and 40 million have low bone density. Osteoporosis is more likely to develop as you age, especially for women. Known as a “silent … Read more
By ISSAC SMITH According to a recent report in the Washington Post, a $3 billion scam involving urinary catheters has brought to light serious flaws in Medicare, prompting strong calls for reform. Apparently, several companies have been accused of gaming the system by submitting fraudulent bills for millions of catheters using patient and doctor information. … Read more
Español Medically reviewed by Sara Ghandehari, M.D. In the United States, lung cancer is the main cause of cancer deaths in people of all genders. In the past, lung cancer was often thought of as a male smoker’s disease because men smoke at higher rates than women, and smoking is the leading risk factor for … Read more
English Sara Ghandehari, M.D., hizo la revisión médica de este documento En Estados Unidos, el cáncer pulmonar es la causa principal de muertes de personas de todo género. Antes se consideraba frecuentemente que el cáncer pulmonar era un trastorno de hombres fumadores porque los hombres fuman, en general, más que las mujeres y fumar es … Read more