What is shingles?
Shingles is a viral infection that results from the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox. It typically affects a single sensory nerve ganglion and the skin surface that the nerve supplies. Anyone…
Abortion
Abortion, sometimes known as a 'termination of pregnancy,' is the medical process of ending a pregnancy to ensure that it does not end in the birth of a baby. Women have abortions for many reasons,…
What to know about breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer. Advances in screening and treatment for breast cancer have improved survival rates…
What to know about sleep deprivation
Many people do not get enough quality sleep, and this can affect their health, well-being, and ability to do everyday activities. The right amount of sleep can vary from person to person, but the Centers…
Anxiety disorder
Everyone feels anxious from time to time, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and severe worry that disrupts their normal life. What is anxiety? Feeling anxiety before a specific event, such as a test,…