6 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Natasha Mendez Celiac disease is a condition that affects about 1% of the population, or roughly two million people. Let's take a deeper look at this condition, including what it is, its symptoms and how you can get diagnosed and treated for it. What is Celiac...

5 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Kaydian Hunter On TikTok, more than 500 million users have watched videos featuring the hashtag #coldplunge, reflecting the growing interest in a therapy that some athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians have recommended for years. Experts call it cold...

3 Minute Read Reviewed By: Nichole Salisbury, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant One of the main reasons for establishing National Breastfeeding Month was to dispel myths about breastfeeding that have persisted for decades. Here are a few common misconceptions about...

3 Minute Read Reviewed By: Nichole Salisbury, RN and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Breastfeeding is an important healthcare decision for mother and baby alike. Committing to nursing isn't always easy, but the long-term benefits for both of you certainly make it worth the...

5 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Natasha Mendez Out of every 100,000 people, an estimated 10 men and 40 women have gastroparesis, a condition where problems with the stomach nerves and muscles cause food to remain in the stomach for too long. Gastroparesis can cause an array of symptoms that impact...

5 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Kaydian Hunter Around seven out of 10 deaths in the U.S. occur due to chronic diseases. While this statistic is staggering, the good news is that many chronic diseases are preventable. Understanding what preventive care is and what it involves can encourage you to...

5 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Jason Walters Each year, millions of people seek treatment for sports injuries in doctor's offices and emergency rooms. The good news is that many of these injuries are preventable. Follow these tips for preventing sports injury to help reduce your risk of ending up...

4 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Craig Harrison Fireworks can make gatherings more fun for people of all ages, but they can pose health and safety risks. In fact, nearly 10,000 people visited emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries in 2023 alone, and each year, fireworks start around 19,000...

5 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Jason Walters If you experience an orthopedic injury, what you do during the recovery period can have a big impact on how soon you're able to resume your normal activities. Through rehabilitation, you can often rebuild strength sooner and reduce your risk of...

6 Minute Read Reviewed By: Dr. Scott Jordan Cervical cancer is cancer that occurs in the cells of the cervix, located at the lower end of the uterus in the female reproductive system. The disease progresses over time, and early detection through cervical cancer screenings can improve treatment...