What is Pre-Diabetes – And Can You Reverse It?
By Mary Buescher, RD, CDCES
Can you reverse prediabetes? How is it different from diabetes? Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about prediabetes.
Conditions & Diseases
Is It an Ear Infection, Tooth Pain, or Something Else?
By Rick Gimbel, MD
Distinguishing an ear infection from tooth pain can be tough, but there are signs to look for. Read about both conditions and how they are diagnosed.
Get Treatment for Your Urinary Tract Infection ASAP
By Phuong N Huynh, MD, MPH
Urinary tract infections usually aren’t serious — if they’re treated right away. Here is why you can’t afford to wait to treat a urinary tract infection.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: What to Expect From PCOS
By Sigita K Poskocimas, DO
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects as many as 5 million women in the US. Here’s how it can affect you at each phase of life.
Chronic Stress Is Making You Sick
By Ann Mitrakul, MD, LCSW, ABFM
Chronic stress is long-lasting stress — and it can take a toll on your health. Here’s how you can combat it.
Getting Your House Ready for Total Joint Replacement Recovery
By David Alfieri, MD
This helpful checklist walks you through each room in your home to be sure it’s prepped for joint replacement recovery.
The Lub-Dub Lowdown: 5 Things to Know About Heart Murmurs
By Abdulrahman Dia, MD
From types of heart murmurs to treatment, here are 5 things to know about abnormal noises between heartbeats.
6 Unhealthy Foods You Thought Were Healthy (But Really Aren’t)
By Lara Hamilton, RD, CDCES
These unhealthy foods are often seen as healthy alternatives. Here’s why that might not be the case, and how you can eat healthier.
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea: What Should Actually Send You To Immediate Care?
By Charles R. Ireland, DO
When you should go to immediate care for digestive problems depends on your symptoms. Here’s how to know what care is best for you.
Everything You Should Know About AFib
By Afroz Hai, MD
Atrial fibrillation is a type of heart arrhythmia. Here’s what you should know about AFib, how to know if you have it, and how it’s treated.