by Joseph V. Lombardi, MD
You probably remember the tragic death of actor John Ritter in 2003.
Recently, his family partnered with the Thoracic Aortic Disease (TAD) Coalition to shed light on the condition that took his life: aortic dissection.…
American adults eat too much salt, according to a report published last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Based on data collected from 2005 to 2006, the CDC reported that less than 10 percent of …
If you spend any time outdoors, you’ve probably crossed paths with ticks. Ticks are small, bloodsucking parasites that depend on a host – humans and animals – for survival. Ticks aren’t insects; they’re actually in the class of arachnids, as …
“Fun in the sun” might be the way many of us characterize this time of year, but emergency medicine physicians refer to summertime as trauma season.
Swimming, biking, gardening and barbecuing are but a few of the season’s activities that …
Many people have small pouches in the lining of the colon (the large intestine) that bulge outward like weak spots in a tire. A single pouch is called a diverticulum; multiple pouches are called diverticula. When you have diverticula (multiple …
When it comes to older adults and falling, the statistics are alarming. Health officials report that more than one-third of Americans ages 65 and above suffers from a fall each year. What’s more, falls are reported to be the leading …
A woman’s quest to find the perfect shoe can last a lifetime. According to Consumer Reports, the average American woman owns 19 pairs of shoes, purchases at least four pairs a year and doesn’t have enough room to store …
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a chronic condition that commonly affects the large weight-bearing joints, such as the knees. (Hips, hands, feet and spine also are common targets.) It is a progressive disease that most often worsens …
Many people have someone in their family who has had cancer, but some families have a hereditary or genetic factor that can greatly increase their chances of developing the disease. Identifying these genetic factors and following appropriate screening, risk reduction, …
National Women’s Health Week (May 9-15) is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health. Its goal is to help American women make their health and wellness a top priority.…