When you get a manicure—or give yourself one—should you cut your cuticles? Erika Summers, MD, a dermatologist at University of Utah ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½, discusses the risks.
June is Men's ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Month, making it a great time for men to schedule preventive health checkups. Only three out of five men get an annual physical and more than...
Los ginecólogos/obstetras y las parteras desempeñan un papel crucial en la atención de la salud materna, entender las diferencias entre ellos puede ayudar a las pacientes a tomar las decisiones...
Have you ever wondered the difference between a midwife and an OB/GYN? While both play crucial roles in maternal health care, understanding the differences can help patients make the best...
La insuficiencia cardÃaca es una enfermedad crónica, y aprender a vivir con ella, o a cuidar a alguien que la padece, puede ser un reto de adaptación. Aquà compartimos 10...
In the United States, about 6.2 million adults have been diagnosed with heart failure. Here are 10 things to know about heart failure that will help you understand your condition...
Los expertos en salud están vigilando de cerca una nueva cepa de gripe aviar H5N1 que está infectando a las vacas lecheras en todo el paÃs. Aquà tiene cómo mantenerse...
El sangrado descontrolado es la principal causa de muerte evitable por trauma. La buena noticia es que aprender a controlar una hemorragia grave es sorprendentemente fácil.
Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma. The good news is learning how to control major bleeding is surprisingly easy.
Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000, meaning that there was no sustained transmission. Yet outbreaks of measles in the United States have continued to occur. Here's...
Baby's first ultrasound is a joyous moment for expecting parents excited to get a sneak peek of their bundle of joy. While these non-medical photo sessions are physically safe, expecting...
Mallet finger is an injury to the last joint on your finger that causes a deformity where the finger appears crooked or drooping. While it's commonly seen in athletes, this...
It’s estimated that one in every 6,000 babies born has a congenital outer ear deformity. While many ear deformities are purely cosmetic, some may require additional medical attention.
When simple daily tasks cause ongoing pain on the thumb side of your wrist, you may have De Quervain's Tenosynovitis. Although the name sounds complicated, De Quervain's Tenosynovitis is a...
It’s no secret that proper nutrition will boost your athletic performance when training for a big event. Yet questions about what and when to eat can be a little overwhelming...
