Diabetes Most of us don’t give a second thought to our blood sugar levels. If you’re excessively thirsty or frequently urinating, you may be suffering from a serious condition called Diabetes. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Internist with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more. What is Diabetes? Diabetes occurs either when the pancreas does …
Diabetes Alert Day! March 25 More than 23 million Americans have diabetes, but almost 25 percent of those who have the disease have never been diagnosed. Here’s some important information to help you understand more about this widespread medical condition. Simply put, diabetes is a disease in which your blood sugar levels are too high. …
Cholesterol Before you order your next greasy cheeseburger and fries, you need to think about your cholesterol level. Cholesterol is a fat-like substance produced by the liver and found in certain foods that come from animals such as meat, poultry, fish, dairy products (and cheeseburgers.) Every cell in your body contains cholesterol, which is a …
The Cardiac Kid: Triple Bypass Surgery Can’t Stop Regis Philbin Knowing the signs of heart disease can save your life. Just ask Regis Philbin. For two weeks in 2007, the popular host of Live with Regis and Kelly and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire had been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. Fortunately, …
Asthma Almost five million children have asthma, and the numbers are increasing. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a Pediatrician with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about this common childhood medical condition. What is asthma? Asthma is chronic lung disease in which the air passages are oversensitive. During an asthma attack, the airways narrow in …
Hypertension It’s often called the Silent Killer. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a serious health problem that can go undetected for years. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Internist with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more. What is high blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushin against the …
The Low Down on High Blood Pressure It’s estimated that one in three American adults suffers from high blood pressure, a condition that increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension is often called the “Silent Killer” because it can go undetected for years. Indeed, almost …
Pain, Pain Go Away Pain Management Offers Relief for Millions Are you one of the estimated 86 million Americans suffering from long-term pain? Fortunately, there’s good news if you have a problem with chronic aches and discomfort. A pain management program at your local hospital can provide the latest techniques, therapies and medications to help …
Time is Brain Seconds Count When You Suffer A Stroke Can you recognize the warning signs of a stroke? It could save your life, especially if you are 55 or older. Stroke is the #3 cause of death in the United States and one of the leading causes of serious long-term disability in senior adults. …
Taking The Fight To Arthritis More than 46 million Americans (one in five adults) suffer from arthritis, an inflammation of the joints that causes pain, stiffness, swelling and lack of mobility. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over age 15. Although there is currently no known cure for arthritis, a number of …
