Beginning in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. World AIDS Day takes place on December 1 each year. Worldwide,...

Opioids are a class of drugs that include legally prescribed pain relievers – oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine,...

Our pets make us healthier. Studies have shown that owning a pet can improve fitness, lower stress and increase happiness. In addition to...

By Dr. Raisa Lerner Following your medication regimen is important whether you take many medications or only one. If you have concerns...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We reviewed breast cancer diagnosis last week. This week, we are reviewing follow-up after...

Breast cancer is the most frequent type of non-skin cancer and the most frequent cause of cancer death in women worldwide. It’s also the...

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental illness can affect everyone either...

Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers in men worldwide. Most prostate cancers are diagnosed before they spread to other organs...

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which means it is a good time to get your blood cholesterol checked and take steps to...

Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as “AFib”, is an irregular heartbeat or a quivering of the upper chambers of the heart, called the...