Health

EnglishThe number of people in the United States suffering from diabetes is increasing, and many people don't even know they have it. If diabetes is not treated or controlled, it can cause complications to your heart, kidneys, eyes, and…

As told to Nicole Audrey SpectorThat night - the night that changed my life - it was late and I was alone in my home studio, deeply focused on my work. I am a florist and run my own business. I had a wedding coming up and was busy…

April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. In a recent episode of the popular Apple TV show Shrinking, actor Michael J. Fox made a cameo appearance portraying a person suffering from Parkinson's disease. “I fall three times a day,” he…

SpanishThe number of people in the United States suffering from diabetes is increasing, and many people don't even know they have the disease. Untreated and uncontrolled diabetes can lead to complications for the heart, kidneys, eyes and…

EnglishI was seven months pregnant in 1990 when I came down with chickenpox. We were terrified when we thought about how likely it was that we would lose our son. In the early stages of pregnancy, chickenpox, also known as varicella, can…

April is Adrenal Disease Awareness Month. You probably don't think much about your adrenal glands. They are small hormone-releasing organs located at the top of the kidneys. But don't mistake their smallness for weakness: they play a huge…

April is Autism Acceptance Month.As Jacquelyne Froeber tells itI always knew there was something different in my brain. And I was always looking for someone to help me understand it.As a young adult, I went to various health care providers…

Picture this: It's Friday night and you're planning on meeting your best friend for dinner. You decide to grab a ride, get in the car, and notice that the lights are bright - the beams of passing headlights beam upward and outward - making…

You're having dinner with friends when suddenly heat rises in your body. You start sweating. Your face will turn red and you may even feel your heart racing. They ask, “Is it hot in here or is it just me?” It’s just you – but definitely not…

As I stood in a conference room in front of 50 colleagues, answering questions after a presentation, I felt the familiar feeling of a hot flash. “Please, not now,” I bargained with my perimenopausal body. “Don’t put me in the hot seat,…

 Cyberpunk 2077: Night City 2045 has been officially announced, offering fans a deeper dive into the iconic dystopian setting. The self-proclaimed "monster sourcebook" is a 312-page city guide for Cyberpunk RED, the original tabletop…

I was seven months pregnant in 1990 when I came down with chickenpox. We were afraid that we would lose our son. In the early stages of pregnancy, chickenpox, also called varicella virus, can cause scarring, organ damage to the fetus, and…

EnglishPancreatic cancer is the tenth most common cancer in the United States. However, it is the third most common cause of cancer-related death because it is often only diagnosed in its late stages.Knowing the risk factors and symptoms of…

Bones are living tissue. They constantly break down and rebuild themselves throughout our lives. But for many women, especially after menopause, this balance changes. Bones are broken down faster than the body can rebuild them.Over time,…

EnglishPancreatic cancer is the third deadliest cancer in the United States, but it doesn't have to be that way. Although late-stage diagnoses are difficult to treat, the five-year survival rate is higher when the disease is detected at its…

+ Infographic textChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that narrows the airways and makes breathing difficult. Pollution and irritants in outdoor and indoor air can worsen symptoms. Outside air Outdoor air…

+ Flipbook textSlide 2: When pancreatic cancer is detected early, more treatment options are available. Early diagnosis can be difficult because symptoms may not be specific to pancreatic cancer. Watch out for these non-specific symptoms:…

Pancreatic cancer is the tenth most common cancer in the United States. However, it is the third most common cause of cancer-related death because it is often in an advanced stage at the time of diagnosis. Knowing the risk factors and…