by Abhinaya Jawahar, MD | Jan 19, 2023 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Most people never think about their thyroid, but when it goes haywire, it can affect nearly every part of the body. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found just below your Adam’s apple at the base of your neck. The gland secretes the thyroid hormone, which...
by erlangerhealth | Nov 4, 2022 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
No matter how you’re celebrating this year, nobody has time to be sick. Fortunately, you can take steps to help keep common cold weather illnesses away. First, let’s take a look at what makes colds and the flu more common during the winter than at other times of...
by Alexandria Cooke, MD | Oct 6, 2022 | Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
When was the last time you saw your primary care physician (PCP)? Do you see your doctor a couple of times a year, once a year – or even less frequently? As adults, we often lose sight of primary care because we’re short on time or we put the needs of our families...
by Erlanger Marketing | Sep 17, 2022 | Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Regain Health, Women's Health
You may have heard about the antiangiogenic diet if you’ve watched or read the news lately. But do you really know what that is? Well, let’s first define the word “angiogenesis.” Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels in the body. While this is a...
by Erlanger Health System | Jun 14, 2022 | Child & Family Health, High Blood Pressure, Men's Health, Sexual Health
Testosterone deficiency, also known as hypogonadism, affects approximately 4 out of 10 men over the age of 45. It’s a common condition that’s often brought on by chronic medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, infections (including HIV/AIDs),...
by Allyson Cole | Apr 21, 2022 | Cancer Issues, Men's Health, Stay Well
Testicular cancer is among the most treatable, curable cancers; however, it’s a topic most men avoid discussing. When detected early, the odds of beating this cancer are greater than 99 percent. But if it goes untreated, it can become deadly. The American Cancer...
