When a patient shows up in a hospital emergency room complaining of dizziness, a doctor's first line of defense is often to order a CT scan to check for serious conditions such as a stroke or bleeding in the brain.
Children with more exposure to PFCs, chemicals found in many household products, may not get enough protection from vaccines because of the chemicals' effects on their immune system.
In the world of medicine, drugs, surgery or radiation are the usual options to treat cancer. Recently, another route has presented itself - enhancing the body's own immune system to attack the cancer.
Understanding how severe a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) flare up may be can help lead to better treatment. A free and simple test is doing just that for doctors and COPD sufferers.
Shame is the painful aura of humiliation felt after committing an error, and many dealing with alcohol and drug abuse often seek therapy to manage these tough emotions.
At one time lithium was a common drug treatment for bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder. But its use has decreased significantly, partly due to concerns about safety and its possible negative effect on kidney function.
Many women reach menopause suddenly, or so it seems to them. What if doctors could predict at exactly which age you’ll hit menopause, allowing you to prepare yourself for major hormonal changes?
