While most people have heard of mammography for early breast cancer detection, there are new innovations available in the radiology field, including elastography. While mammograms can detect many lesions, cysts and tumors, they may miss some smaller masses. Also, there are differences in the makeup of benign and malignant tumors that cannot always be seen…
If you have decided you are ready to become a mother, congratulations! It is an exciting prospect and a new stage in your life. While there are plenty of decisions to make once you become pregnant about your health care and delivery, you should be focusing now on being healthy and ready for pregnancy. Here…
As part of your well-being care as a woman, pap smears are part of your annual exams. Starting in your twenties or when you become sexually active, it should be part of your health routine to receive a pap smear as part of your gynecological exam to scan for early signs of cervix cancer. This…
If you have been considering an injectable for diminishing forehead lines or crow’s feet, you have probably already heard of Botox and Dysport injections as viable options. In fact, at first glance they may seem to do the same thing. Both are neurotoxins and work in a similar fashion, reducing the muscle activity in an…
Many people are born with birthmarks that are easily hidden or do not detract from their appearance. However, the port wine stain birthmark can be intrusive due to its dark, red wine color and its location. Port wine stain birthmarks often appear on the face, neck or torso and can vary from a pink to…
If you are considering plastic surgery, you want to know that the medical professional you choose is one of the top in their field. You want to ensure that anyone who will be surgically changing your appearance has the credentials that support their experience. As you research local plastic or cosmetic surgeons, you may see…
If you follow sports, you have undoubtedly heard of a player being out due to a rotator cuff tear, especially any athlete that throws a ball. However, it is not just major league pitchers that are susceptible to this injury. Anyone can tear their rotator cuff, either due to injury or just prolonged use over…
There is a multi-billion dollar industry that has been built on telling you what to eat and what supplements to take. Every ‘diet’ or supplement program is backed with testimonials of people who claim to have achieved health, weight loss, higher energy levels and many other benefits from following a particular nutritional plan. But then…
Almost everyone experiences acne in their teen years, some worse than others. This is primarily due to the hormonal changes that can cause overactive oil glands in some teens that perpetuate acne outbreaks. Although acne is normal, it can also be embarrassing and affect a teen’s self-confidence. Here are five ways to reduce the appearance…
Tattoos are more common than ever, with many people from all backgrounds getting ink put on their skin. Unfortunately, many times these tattoos are later regretted for a variety of reasons. Whether the tattoo is poorly designed, in a highly visible area or no longer reflects the person’s personality, there can come a time when…
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