Approximately 1 in every 5 children in the United States is obese. While no parent wants their child to struggle with their weight, sometimes it can be difficult to mold them into health-conscious people. Processed foods, video games, and…
Did you know that one in eight women will suffer from a thyroid disorder in her lifetime? Although women are twice as likely as men to develop thyroid problems, it doesn’t mean that men are not at risk. In fact,…
According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, more than 44 million Americans who are aged 50 and older suffer from osteoporosis and/or low bone mass. While some risk factors of osteoporosis cannot be changed, such as age and genetics, there are…
Having trouble hearing? While instant worry of hearing loss can come to mind when you begin having difficulty hearing, the issue might not be as severe as you might originally think it to be. Some instances of hearing issues…
Ovarian cancer is estimated to affect over 22,000 American women this year alone, but its early symptoms are easy to miss, making it the deadliest form of female reproductive cancer. Ovarian cancer goes relatively undetected until it reaches stage 3…
School is back in session, and whether it’s a sore throat, a runny nose, or something else, it can sometimes be difficult for parents to decide if their child is too sick to go to class. Keeping an ill…
According to the CDC, modern vaccines prevent approximately 2.5 million deaths among children every year—even so, one child dies every twenty seconds from a vaccine-preventable disease. One of the best things that a parent or guardian can do for…
Can you even believe we are already talking about the kids going back to school? August 8th will be here before we know it. However, while your mind is probably spinning with school supplies, a new wardrobe, working around practice…
Did You Know? According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are the most common cases of mental illness among U.S. adults, affecting roughly 40 million citizens. Though these disorders are highly treatable through both cognitive behavioral therapy and medication, around…
As soon as the summer arrives, one of the first activities most people do is hit the swimming pool or the beach. However, sometimes that first dive into the water can lead to a trip to UAB Medical West Otolaryngology…