diabetes

Before they operate, surgeons generally ask patients to undergo a pre-operative physical. Dr. Zachary Shepherd explains why and what is involved in this…

Even though the benefits of exercise are well documented, many people aren't getting enough of it, explains Karen Kemmis, a doctor of physical therapy and…

Carrying even an extra 30 pounds significantly increases a woman's risk for endometrial cancer, the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs.…

Even though the benefits of exercise are well documented, many people aren't getting enough of it, explains Karen Kemmis, a doctor of physical therapy,…

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was initially used to treat deep sea divers with decompression sickness known as "the bends." Over the past few decades, the…

Deep brain stimulation is a procedure that can help alleviate some of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other conditions with movement…

Taking a daily aspirin to prevent heart disease is no longer a blanket recommendation. Upstate cardiologist, Dr. Robert Carhart tells about new guidelines…

People who develop Type 2 diabetes have a period of "pre-diabetes," which may last as long as 10 years and exist without symptoms.Dr. Ramachandra Naik, a…

Access to health care is important for individuals overall physical, social and mental health. But there are barriers for many Americans according to the…

Many students only see their school nurse when they are faking a headache to get out of class, but some of their classmates rely on the nurse to manage…