Let’s face it: it’s really hot outside. Temperatures this summer have been smashing records, which makes mowing your lawn, walking to the nearest store, or having fun in the sun more dangerous than usual. While sunburn & skin cancers take…
More than hearing, smelling, feeling, or tasting, seeing is the human sense that we rely on most. Unfortunately, our eyes are susceptible to deterioration caused by genetics, lifestyle choices, and age, and some of us start off with a vision…
Planning for the future is an important aspect of our lives, and determining whether you want to have children is an essential part of it. A vasectomy can offer a form of lasting birth control to men who are not…
The health of your prostate is essential for your overall well-being. If you are a male over 50 years of age or if you have trouble passing urine, your doctor may recommend that you undergo a prostate examination. We at…
If you’ve amassed many healthcare-related papers in your home, you are not alone. We all have insurance statements, prescriptions, and test results to keep track of. Staying on top of your ever-growing medical file may seem overwhelming, but it’s an…
Throughout our lives, we are likely to experience inflammation. Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection or injury and can be a helpful tool in helping the body recover from viruses and bacteria. Unfortunately, at times, inflammation becomes a…
As I sit to write this, memories from the last few decades of my life flood my mind. I choose to write this first and foremost as a woman and as a physician second, in hopes that someone who has…
If you ever have an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, especially during the evening or nighttime, you may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. Find relief and a positive way to move forward by identifying if this is the…
Winter is the time when we get a lot less vitamin D from sunlight. Couple that with changes in weather and spikes in flu and cold numbers, and you have a perfect recipe for a weakened immune system. Feeling under…
We’ve all experienced some painful and inconvenient minor home accidents—stepping on a lego, tripping over a cord, or stubbing your toe on a coffee table. But what happens when a more serious accident occurs at home? UAB Medical West understands…