“Although many people have hemorrhoid symptoms, very few of them will need surgery,” says Dr. Jan Kaminski, a colon & rectal surgeon at Advocate Health Care. “Basic self-care and at-home treatments ...

“There is a common misconception that natural equals safe,” Dr. Sargon adds. “Patients often assume only prescription medications pose risks as opposed to herbal supplements or vitamins. However, ...

ALS is a slow progressing disease that doesn’t show symptoms right away. Dropping things often can be an early sign.

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Men are more likely to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, compared to women because of underlying ...

If you are leaving your child overnight, you can make the experience easier for yourself, the child and caregiver with a few ...

Self-skin checks and professional skin checks help detect skin cancer early when it's most treatable. Some people are at an ...

Nurse navigators help break down barriers, answer questions and make preventive cancer screenings more accessible.

The cause of hyperhidrosis is unknown, says Dr. Vivek Iyengar, a dermatologist affiliated with Advocate Health Care. “For ...

To prevent shin splints, avoid sudden spikes in training volume, repeated impact on hard surfaces, and improper fitting shoes ...