A colonoscopy screening checks for signs of colorectal cancer through the use of a colonoscope. This is a flexible tube with a light and a tool for tissue removal that is inserted into the anus and travels through the rectum and colon looking for abnormal growths called polyps.
While most polyps are benign, some may be either malignant or pre-cancerous, and all must be removed and a biopsy performed to determine if cancer or potential for cancer is present. Read More»
Any kind of vision problem can be frustrating, especially if you do not know what is causing it. Below are two conditions that may cause you to have problems with your eyes. You can then take the steps needed to get treatment.
Dyslexia
Visual stress is often seen with people that have dyslexia while they are reading, and in many cases this is with children. This is because approximately 17% of school age children have dyslexia. Read More»
As the temperatures drop and the air becomes drier, your skin care routine needs to change to enhance moisture. A few changes in your skin care routine can help keep your skin radiant as the temperature drops.
Skip Mattifying Products
If you have oily skin, you probably choose foundations and primers with mattifying properties. Although this works well for keeping oil at bay during the warmer months, it may have the opposite effect in cold, dry weather. Read More»
The human uterus is a pear-shaped organ that hangs forward over the top of a woman’s bladder. It is about the size of a small, feminine fist, or smaller if the uterus belongs to a woman who has never born children. For whatever reason, you may eventually have a hysterectomy. When you do, you can opt for a laparoscopic hysterectomy. In this almost magic trick-type of surgery, your uterus is cut free of your cervix and vagina and removed from an incision that is barely an inch long. Read More»
When the temperatures drop below freezing, they can suck the humidity out of the air and dry out your skin. If you do not take proper care of your skin during the wintertime, it can start to crack and bleed. Here are six helpful tips for caring for your skin in the winter:
Choose the Right Moisturizer
You likely already know that moisturizing your skin regularly during the winter is essential. Read More»
