Four years after COVID-19, researchers warn of a new “invisible epidemic.” But Valley fever doesn’t spread from person to person—instead, people get sick with the respiratory infection by breathing spore-laden...
Si no está seguro sobre las pruebas de alergia, aquí tiene algunas preguntas frecuentes que pueden orientarle a la hora de decidir si buscar o no la ayuda de un...
Allergies can affect everyone differently, including the symptoms you have and the treatments that work.If you’re not sure about allergy testing, here are some commonly asked questions that may help...
The effects of a stroke are varied depending on which part of the brain is affected. Each patient’s cognitive, sensory and motor functions will be affected differently.
People need and deserve to find a qualified mental health provider, but it can often be a confusing process. Most people don't know where to start. Our mental health experts...
Concussion recovery can sometimes be a frustrating, confusing process. If you suffered a serious blow to the head and experience symptoms weeks or months after the fact, you may have...
Glaucoma es una compleja enfermedad ocular que afecta a más de tres millones de estadounidenses y puede causar ceguera irreversible. Sin embargo, al menos el 50% de las personas con...
Glaucoma is a complex eye condition that affects more than three million Americans and can cause irreversible blindness. Yet at least 50% of people with glaucoma don’t know they have...
If you are eligible for bariatric surgery, two procedures can be considered: gastric sleeve surgery and gastric bypass surgery. Understanding the key differences and benefits is crucial to making an...
While losing a limb is a life-changing experience, it's important to remember that you don't have to go through an amputation alone. Your postoperative care will involve an interdisciplinary team...
Un accidente isquémico transitorio (AIT), a menudo denominado mini-accidente cerebrovascular, se produce cuando un coágulo de sangre o un estrechamiento de los vasos sanguíneos causan una interrupción temporal del flujo...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) lasts only a few minutes and, unlike full strokes, usually do not cause permanent brain damage or have long-term effects. If you’ve had a TIA...
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA or “triple A”) is a potentially life-threatening condition where the aorta, which is the body’s main artery, becomes enlarged in the abdomen. This condition can...
Los expertos del Centro Oftalmológico John A. Moran de la Universidad de Utah advierten de que mirar directamente a cualquier parte del sol durante cualquier eclipse solar puede causar daños...
If you’ve noticed that your child’s chest looks slightly sunken or caved in, they might have a type of chest wall deformity called pectus excavatum, also sometimes referred to as...
Cuando está embarazada, el cuerpo se llena de sorpresas. Estas vueltas y revueltas pueden incluso traer noticias alarmantes del médico sobre un embarazo de alto riesgo.
When a baby is on board, the body is full of surprises. These twists and turns may even bring about alarming news from your doctor concerning a high-risk pregnancy.
Las hernias no se limitan a los atletas y los ancianos; se producen con más frecuencia de lo que se piensa. Conocer mejor esta afección y sus repercusiones arrojará luz...
Hernias occur more often than you may think. Having a better understanding of this condition and the repercussions of a hernia will shed light on this sometimes painful and surprisingly...
Hay algunas razones inofensivas por las que las uñas pueden cambiar de color pero algunos cambios en las uñas podrían indicar una enfermedad peligrosa.
Los riñones son órganos vitales que actúan como sistema de filtración del organismo. Filtran la sangre, eliminan los desechos y el exceso de agua del organismo y producen orina.