Go Red for Women: Heart Health Awareness
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and this alarming statistic underscores the importance of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Go Red for Women” campaign. Since 2004, …
Back Pain
Back pain is a common ailment, but certain signs and symptoms can indicate a more severe condition that requires immediate medical attention. Back pain might be considered an emergency if it results from trauma, is severe unrelenting pain, numbness or tingling, or any other symptom that does not respond to prescribed medicine or comes on suddenly.
Different Types of Back Pain
When it comes to our backs, there are many different types of back pain. It is also a common reason for absence from work for many of us and for …
High Blood Pressure: When To Seek Emergency Care
High blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans. Tens of millions of adults in the United States have high blood …
World Pancreatic Cancer Day November 21
Pancreatic cancer has been in the news as some high profile actors such as Patrick Swayze and TV Gameshow Host Alex Trebek battled and are battling this deadly disease publicly. …