For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
A painful foot is enough to ruin your whole day. If you feel as if you always have a stone in your shoe, you may have a corn or plantar wart. These common foot conditions look similar and are often confused. It is important to know the difference because the causes, treatments and prevention strategies differ.
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Straight teeth and perfectly meshed bites sometimes require orthodontic help. For most people, this help comes in the form of braces. Braces come in several varieties, from the traditional metal bands and wires to virtually invisible clear plastic or off-white ceramic braces.
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Stinky morning breath--it happens to everyone. Bad breath comes with the sun, even when you brushed and flossed your teeth before bed and regardless of what you ate the previous day. Foul morning breath results from natural processes while you sleep.
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Misaligned and crooked teeth can lead to improper tooth wear and jaw pain. Dental braces straighten teeth, align bite and adjust spacing between teeth for more attractive smiles and properly functioning teeth. Braces are also very noticeable, especially the traditional metal braces.
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Menopause brings with it a time of change and upheaval. As ovulation ceases and estrogen production drops, women may experience a number of symptoms, such as hot flashes, mood swings and hair loss. Women may also notice changes in their skin.
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Earwax candling, also called candling, coning or auricular candling, involves inserting a specially designed candle into the ear canal. The candle is made of unbleached linen or cotton soaked in beeswax or paraffin, explains Lisa Roazen, M.D.
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