Prostate Problems
Stan’s story Stan just found out that a friend has prostate cancer. Many men he knows have prostate problems. He’s worried that this might happen to him. It’s true that prostate problems are common after age 50. The good news is there are many things you can do. What is the prostate? The prostate is a […]
Symptoms & Causes of Bladder Infection in Adults
What are the symptoms of a bladder infection? Symptoms of a bladder infection may include a burning feeling when you urinate frequent or intense urges to urinate, even when you have little urine to pass Seek care right away If you have symptoms of a bladder infection, see a health care professional right away, especially […]
Treatment for Kidney Stones
How do health care professionals treat kidney stones? Health care professionals usually treat kidney stones based on their size, location, and what type they are. Small kidney stones may pass through your urinary tract without treatment. If you’re able to pass a kidney stone, a health care professional may ask you to catch the kidney […]
Large study reports results comparing two CPR methods used by EMS providers following sudden cardiac arrest
In a study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administered by emergency medical services (EMS) providers following sudden cardiac arrest that combines chest compressions with interruptions for ventilation resulted in longer survival times and shorter hospital stays than CPR that uses continuous chest compressions. Although […]
Stroke Signs and Symptoms
Learn what to do if you or someone else is having a stroke. During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own. Call 9-1-1 immediately if any […]
Do I Need Stitches for This Wound?
A Picture Guide to Wound Care Needs By Rod Brouhard, EMT-P Updated on February 10, 2022 Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Fact checked by Angela Underwood If you’ve had an injury, you may wonder whether it’s going to require stitches. This will depend on the type of wound, cause, other conditions you may have, and whether stitches are the […]
ER Physicians Explain 6 Times You Must Go to the Emergency Room
By Power of Positivity Published on May 16, 2020 Last modified May 29, 2022 Sometimes, trying to decide whether or not to go to an emergency room can be a tough decision. Injuries So, what symptoms warrant a visit to the emergency room? Some people may think that fever is one. Dr. Troy E. Madsen, […]
Heart Health: What Is a Healthy and Normal Heart Rate for My Age?
Reviewed By Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD on 4/6/2022 Why Does a Normal Resting Heart Rate Matter? It’s important to know what heart rate is healthy and normal for every age in your life. Your heart rate, or pulse, can guide you to discover dangerous health conditions that need expert care, such as some heart […]
Living with a chronic illness – reaching out to others
A chronic illness is a long-term health condition that may not have a cure. Examples of chronic illnesses are: Alzheimer disease and dementia Arthritis Asthma Cancer COPD Crohn disease Cystic fibrosis Diabetes Epilepsy Heart disease HIV/AIDS Mood disorders (bipolar, cyclothymic, and depression) Multiple sclerosis Parkinson disease Living with chronic illness can make you feel very alone. Learn about staying […]
Symptoms of anemia
By Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD Reviewed by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Editor) Anemia due to lack of hemoglobin or RBCs in blood may be an acute (rapid onset) or chronic (slow onset) condition. In drastic blood loss after an injury or major surgery there may be an acute anemia precipitation. In chronic cases there may be […]