If you or someone you know seems to be rushing to the restroom more often than normal, they could be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. A chronic condition, IBS is something that will need to be managed…
The new year is all about new beginnings, and when warmer weather appears, those resolutions may seem a little more manageable. As you move into the spring season, it’s time to clean out more than just your house. Take these…
Spring has sprung! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the pollen is flowing! According to the Food and Drug Administration, more than 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Fortunately, if you are one of…
Let’s face it. Any topic can be up for debate. By now, you have probably heard the pros and cons to vaccinations. However, the truth still remains that vaccinations help protect us (and others!) from infectious diseases. Our…
Let’s face it. Any topic can be up for debate. By now, you have probably heard the pros and cons to vaccinations. However, the truth still remains that vaccinations help protect us (and others!) from infectious diseases. Our…
In today’s society, many adults are not visiting a health-care physician nor a primary care physician at all. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only approximately 84% of adults living in the United…
When looking for a primary care physician, you may wonder what the difference is between Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, the two categories of primary care. While both provide primary care, there is a difference between the two specialties.…
Heart attacks can be a looming danger for many and for good reason, as it is estimated that an American has a heart attack every 40 seconds. Tens of thousands survive heart attacks every year due to preparedness and…
Much of our actions, thoughts, reactions and pain can be traced back to a complicated physical makeup in our body called the nervous system. This system can be hard to understand but is important to care for, as it is…
Are you tired of feeling tired after a night’s sleep? Perhaps you didn’t get as good of a night’s sleep as you thought. Our team at UAB Medical West wants to help you get to the root of…