When your daughter told you that she and her husband had an upcoming appointment at a fertility center you could not help but remember your fertility center experience 25 years ago. You wonder if now is the time to tell your 25 year old daughter that you visited several infertility specialists before she was born. Even though you know that the latest advancements in infertility procedures are probably much different than what they were 25 years ago, you are guessing that many of the emotions and the frustrations are the same.
Although you have had many conversations with your daug

Any time we receive a prescription or even do something as basic as pop a painkiller or take a decongestant, we’re reaping the benefits of those who participate in a clinical drug development trial. Medical research studies help medical professionals figure out what treatments are safe for use. In short, any treatment or drug we undergo has already been tried by thousands of people before being released onto the mainstream market. Those who participate in medical research studies or clinical trials often have the first access to groundbreaking new treatments that can save thei

Have you ever needed to go to the emergency room? In one study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDCP), it was found that as many as 48% of ER patients were seeking treatment at that location because their primary physician’s office was closed. This problem will increase the wait time for the average patient due to observing triage protocol. But there is a better option for patients who are not experiencing an emergency, and yet need care.

How Urgent Care Expresses the Treatment Process For Patients.

If a health concern is not an emergency, it is likely an urgent problem. This is categorized as a health concern in the form of an injury or illness that needs treatment soon to avoid excessive damage to the body. Such problems might be a fever of 100 degrees in a newborn, o

The cure for cancer is right around the corner. Incredible advances in short-term and long-term treatment have been made over the past few years, increasing the lifespan of those afflicted as well as helping others reach a diagnosis as early as possible. Advanced cancer treatment options around the world are starting to embrace proton treatment. Unlike other forms of radiation therapy, proton therapy targets more specific areas of the body to bolster its effectiveness while actively reducing the chances of complications during recovery. How could proton treatment change the way we look at cancer in the future?

Brain cancer treatment,

Every year, roughly 1 billion Americans will catch a cold. Usually, getting the cold just means taking it easy for a day or two, eating some soup, and watching a movie that you used to love when you were a kid. But if your cold is a little worse than normal, which can still happen, you might have to fight back a little more.


As cold and flu season approaches, here are are some tips to think about that might help combat your cold symptoms and get back to your regular happy and healthy self.

Stay Hydrated

Your body loses water whenever you have a cold, so drinking a lot of water will help you feel much better. In addition to drinking a lot of water, having some juice, tea, and some (warm) lemon water will help you replenish your electrolytes as well. Avoid drinking coffee or

Living a full life is often highly dependent on one’s ability to be mobile, and to have that ability without chronic pain. However with the lifestyles that many people lead, and the activities that many people participate in, whether on the job, around the house, or recreationally, pain is too often an unwelcome visitor. We live in a society that encourages constant motion, and sometimes, the expectations that are present are a bit extreme, especially for those who live very active lives. This is where chiropractor services are a great investment for one’s wellbeing.

Finding the best chiropractor services for you

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We have to deal with a lot of small and frustrating pains throughout the day. An ache in your jaw can be mediated with some Tylenol. A headache can be lessened with a heating pad. Little by little we put forth effort to reduce our pain and keep yourself fighting fit throughout the busy week. But how deep do you look into your own energy and healing process? Simply putting a band-aid on a wound isn’t always enough. Sometimes you have to go deeper to get to the root of the problem.

Migraines And Headaches

An incredibly common and frustrating issue that sees people reaching for over-the-counter painkillers are migraines and headaches.

Physical therapy is one of the most effective treatment methods for a variety of pains. It is most common with knee, hip, and lower back pains. While much of the success of your physical therapy lies on your physical therapist, you can also contribute to the treatment. Patients generally do not do enough when it comes to the treatment of their own bodies. The following activities will help you supplement and get the most out of your physical therapy.

Schedule based on the therapists recommendations

It might seem overwhelming to schedule 3 or 4 physical therapy appointments per week for your knee or hip pain. You have a busy schedule and it just seems like a hassle. However, it is important to remember that if your therapist recomm

Prostate cancer is a condition that manifests when abnormal cells develop and form a malignant tumor on the prostate. If the condition goes untreated, the affected cells can metastasize in an intemperate way spreading to other parts of the body such as bladder, rectum, ureters, bones among others. This is a type of cancer that only affects men and its symptoms are relative unclear during early stages. However, advanced stages of prostate cancer spread faster and are highly fatal.

As with other forms of cancer, prostate cancer has several treatment therapies such as brachytherapy, radical prostatectomy and proton treatment. When diagnosed with this type of cancer, the most fundament

An ankle sprain occurs when a person’s ligaments have been stretched or torn alongside the outside of the ankle. Up to 80% of all ankle sprains are due to an inward rolling of the ankle. Other sprains are caused by outward rolling.

The ligaments and tendons of the ankle become more vulnerable to injury when the toes are placed toward the ground and the heel is pointed upward. Severe pain in the inside of the ankle after a sprain may be a sign of serious damage to the ligaments.

Therefore, it’s important to seek medical attention at your local urgent care locations should you experience excess swelling or if you’re unable to place your weight on your foot.

How to treat a sprained ankle

Whether or not you experience pain when placing weight on your foot or ankle, it’s necessar