More Than A Speech Disorder: What Should Everyone Know About Stuttering?
We've all probably got a basic idea of what stuttering is — but how does living with a stutter impact a person's quality of life, and what can you do to make sure you don't worsen it?
What Can Patients Do To Become More Health Literate In This Misinformation-Filled Information Age?
With "fake news" lurking around every (digital) corner and vast amounts of information to process, what can you do to make sure you are actually making informed decisions about your health? Health literacy matters, because your life is on the line.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What You Need To Know About Screening Diagnostics Beyond Mammography
During October, our aim is to get you acquainted with what you need to know about breast cancer prevalence and the steps we can take towards prevention and early diagnostics, which can lead to a timely treatment and a favorable outcome.
24 Groups Of Medications That Can Cause Gum disease (Periodontitis)
Medicines are designed to make you feel better but may come with side effects. Side effects include gyngival hyperplasia (swelling) and Xerostomia (dry mouth). There are several medications that cause gum swelling and many others that lead to dry mouth.
Is Completely Clear Urine A Reason For Concern?
When it comes to urine, light is good. What does a completely clear urine color mean, though? Is that too much of a good thing?
Shortness of Breath Treatment: Ten Medicinal Ways to Manage Dyspnea
Natural methods of managing shortness of breath can make a huge difference in how you feel, but sometimes the only way to take care of dyspnea with medication. Here are 10 medicines you may encounter in dyspnea treatment to treat the underlying disease.
High Hemoglobin Levels: Seventeen Reasons Your Hemoglobin Production Is Increased
High hemoglobin levels are a symptom of many diseases. Here are the seventeen most common reasons you hemoglobin levels may be elevated.
Bunionette Pain Relief: How To Treat Painful Little Toe
Bunionette (tailor’s bunion) is a bony bump at the base of the little toe. In most cases, it is asymptomatic, however, it can cause severe pain and discomfort in some. A number of different non-surgical and surgical treatment methods are available.
The Pandemic Hiding Behind Another: Intimate Partner Violence During The COVID-19 Pandemic
In the shadow of the global COVID-19 pandemic, another pandemic is spreading in silence. The very measures designed to keep us safe make many unsafe, with the majority of countries reporting a drastic increase in domestic abuse.
What Role Does Effective Doctor-Patient Communication Play In Increasing Health Literacy?
As a website dedicated to health, we commemorate Health Literacy Week by talking about the steps that medical professionals can take when it comes to combating digital quackery.