Am I Having a Heart Attack?
A Woman’s Perspective on Cardiovascular Emergencies Heart attack awareness takes center stage in February, as it marks “Go Red for Women” Month, a national campaign by the American Heart Association …
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10 Pneumonia Symptoms
Pneumonia, an infection that inflames the air sacs in the lungs, is a common health concern in the USA, impacting thousands yearly. While anyone can contract this illness, certain groups, …
What is Angina
Angina, or Angina Pectoris, is chest pain or discomfort that recurs. Angina can be a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). This occurs when arteries that carry blood to your …
What You Should Know About Your Thyroid
January is national thyroid awareness month. This butterfly-shaped gland, located at the base of your neck, manufactures hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism. Different disorders can arise when your thyroid produces too …
5 Perimenopause Symptoms to Watch For
If you’re a woman in your 40s, you may experience bodily changes as you begin the transition to menopause. This transition period—which can last 3 to 5 years—is called perimenopause. …
Emergency Room Visits During COVID-19
The COVID-19 has made people rethink their choices on comingling with others — how often they go to the grocery store, parks, schools – any public spaces. However, one thing …
Heart Palpitations: When To Visit The ER
Ideally, many people barely notice their hearts beating, which is natural. However, any noticeable change in the heartbeat should be concerning, be it slow or fast. Chances are, you’re experiencing …
Thyroid Awareness: Know The Symptoms
Each year, an estimated 20,000,000 Americans are victims of various thyroid conditions that may not show any symptoms at all. 60 percent of them do not even know that there …
Sinusitis Diagnosis & Treatment
Have you ever felt like you had a cold that just wouldn’t go away? It seems like the discolored nasal drainage and blockage just keeps hanging on. There is a …
Chest Pain: When to Go to the Emergency Room
Chest pain shouldn’t be ignored. If the pain is something you’ve never experienced before, there are things you should consider when deciding if a visit to the hospital emergency room …
Chest Pain Emergencies
It’s true that chest pain shouldn’t be ignored, but it’s also true that it can be caused by things that are not actually life-threatening. So when chest pain strikes, how …
6 Ways to Help Your Body Deal With Summer Heat
The Summer Heat is “On” Summer heat can be rough to deal with. “How do I know if I’m dehydrated?” Our Medical Professionals get that question a lot. Being dehydrated in …