Until recently, it has been difficult for doctors to determine which patients may develop heart disease years from now, and prevent it from occurri
The symptoms of hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid disease, can be similar to those of menopause and many other health conditions.
No matter how healthy you are the rest of the year, getting sick in the winter may seem unavoidable.
A number of new medications for type 2 diabetes have become available in recent years, giving people with the disease a wider range of options for
Influenza season is almost upon us.
The death rate from breast cancer has been declining in recent years, and mammography—which can catch the disease earlier, at a more curable stage—
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder with a variety of treatments.
Ovarian cancer is a disease of vague symptoms, which can be similar to those of stomach problems.
When you visit your doctor to get your annual flu shot this fall, ask whether there are other vaccinations you should be getting.
When you visit your primary care provider, it’s often for a specific reason, rather than a general checkup.