
Iron Deficiency May Signify the Presence of a Serious Medical Issue
One of the most common signs of anemia is feeling tired even when you get…
One of the most common signs of anemia is feeling tired even when you get…
When knee pain gets in the way of things you have to do, such as…
Kidneys are vital organs—just like the heart, lungs, and liver—yet most women don’t know how…
A third of adults over age 60 have occasional constipation, but being a woman of…
Heel pain is one of the most pervasive foot complaints among older adults— not surprising…
People experience more pain as they age, women are more prone to pain than men,…
Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs and/or the lower back when walking, and…
The medical term for a bone spur is an osteophyte, which means bone growth. Bone…
Physical Fitness May Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease According to a presentation at the American…
Ibuprofen is in a family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is the…
You probably don’t think much about it when you take a couple of Advil or…
Bruising is caused by breaks in tiny blood vessels that are beneath your skin but…
In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…
Turmeric is a plant in the ginger family. The Latin name is Curcuma longa. Turmeric…
If you are one of the millions of women who have osteoarthritis (OA), you know…
What are the most common side effects associated with OTC pain relievers? The most common…
Q. Can high blood pressure cause sex problems? A. Sexual function can potentially be affected…
It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain –…
Asthma is typically thought of as a respiratory disease that affects mostly children. Nevertheless, this…
While you may have heard that older adults are less likely than their younger counterparts…
When you picture someone with gout, you may think of an older, overweight man who…
A gout attack can cause sudden and very severe joint pain. It frequently starts in…
To understand diverticulitis, you need to understand diverticulosis, so let’s start there. Diverticulosis is a…
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) for digestive diseases, research shows that neither…
Pain behind knee can be caused by a variety of conditions, the vast majority of…
About 50 million U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain—having pain on most days for the…
If you’re female and over age 50, you’re about three times as likely as men…
It’s well known that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used to screen for prostate cancer…
Since pain is subjective and varies between individuals, it can be tough to pinpoint a…
A whopping 50 million American adults suffer from chronic or severe pain. According to data…
There are hundreds of noncancerous skin growths and conditions, and this chapter describes, in alphabetical…