Oct 26, 2016, 13:24 by Andrew Laker

As many as 1 in 5 American adults has signs and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, but fewer than 20% of those with symptoms seek medical help.

Oct 26, 2016, 08:59 by Andrew Laker

Having our hearing evaluated is something that is not done as part of routine physicals. It has been recommended that our hearing be evaluated once a decade until 50 years of age and then every 3 years.

Oct 25, 2016, 15:47 by Andrew Laker

Bed sores are pressure ulcers and are some of the most commonly encountered medical conditions in patients requiring long-term care. Up to 2.5 million pressure ulcers are treated each year in the US alone.

Sep 1, 2016, 14:29 by Andrew Laker

Congestive heart failure happens when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to support other organs in your body. Congestive heart failure is a serious condition, but it does not mean that the heart has stopped beating.

Jul 12, 2016, 10:31 by Andrew Laker

Our society is obsessed with the scale and numbers in general, and we put entirely too much focus on a number.

Jun 3, 2016, 09:38 by User Not Found

New parents know babies can fall asleep almost anywhere. But that doesn’t mean babies should sleep anywhere. Contrary to popular belief, car seats, carriers and other sitting or carrying devices are not meant to be used as alternative sleeping environments.

May 23, 2016, 20:51 by Andrew Laker

How do you get back to an exercise routine after an extended time off? These helpful pointers can help you get back on track after time away.

May 22, 2016, 16:04 by Andrew Laker

Asthma is one of the most common lifelong chronic diseases. There are 24 million Americans living with asthma, a disease affecting the lungs, causing repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing.

May 12, 2016, 11:28 by Andrew Laker

Over the last 10 years hearing aid technology has greatly advanced in reference to providing better and more comfortable speech understanding in quiet environments, at a distance, and in the presence of background noise.

Mar 14, 2016, 06:25 by Andrew Laker

Microchips. Digital processing. Computerized analysis. Those aren’t the features of the newest smartphone — they’re the technologies available in modern hearing aids.

Mar 4, 2016, 16:40 by Andrew Laker

In cartoons, when someone gets hit on the head, twinkling stars can be seen circling his head. The scene gets a good laugh and no harm is done. But in real life, a head injury that leads to a concussion can be more serious.

Feb 4, 2016, 14:49 by Andrew Laker

Approximately 50 million people in the United States perceive a ringing, buzzing, hissing, crickets or roaring sound in their ears or head. This sound is called Tinnitus.

Sep 22, 2015, 16:52 by Andrew Laker

While some people understand what gastroenterology (GI) is, most people only truly understand what a gastroenterologist (GI doctor) does when they go in for their first colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer.