Since its widespread adoption, the Pap test is believed to have prevented hundreds of thousands of cervical cancer cases by detecting precancerous cells in women’s cervixes. But while cervical cancer is no longer as prevalent as it was in the early 1900s, this is just...
During adulthood, immunizations continue to be essential to your overall wellness just as they were throughout childhood. In many cases, adult vaccines will help you avoid serious illnesses altogether. Should you still get sick, you may be able to sidestep severe...
Whether in the form of a dull ache, or pain so severe you have to stop and rest, headaches are frustrating and disruptive. Almost as maddening as the symptoms themselves is the struggle to pinpoint their cause. For some people, headaches have an obvious trigger. But...
Waking up the morning after you’ve had too much alcohol never feels good. From nasty headaches to a racing heart, the telltale hangover symptoms are your body’s way of letting you know you’ve exceeded your limits. But beyond these outward effects of excessive alcohol...
In recent years, we’ve seen technology and medicine come together in novel ways, revolutionizing care and enabling our providers to offer even more convenient treatment options for you. You may, for example, have had a telehealth visit with us in the past, especially...
Strokes are a leading cause of death and disability for people across the globe. These cardiovascular events occur when the blood supply to your brain becomes blocked or diminished, preventing the flow of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes of this phenomenon, your...
